sheughs

Definition of sheughsnext
plural of sheugh, chiefly Scottish
as in ditches
a long narrow channel dug in the earth fell into a sheugh while rambling over the Scottish moors

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Noun
  • During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
    Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Their work, however, has survived in the deep trenches at New Cut which have endured for three hundred years.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
  • His journey — from the ideological trenches of the Caracas socialist regime to the cultural corridors of Hollywood — offers a rare window into how power, influence and reinvention intersect across borders.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Accentuated by sleek black trim on windows, doors, and gutters, and natural wood paneling at the entry, these features, combined with clean walkway lines, deliver a stunning contemporary touch to the exterior.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Remove debris from gutters and at the base of downspouts.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Sheughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheughs. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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