ditch

1. n. A trench made in the earth by digging, particularly a trench for draining wet land, for guarding or fencing inclosures, or for preventing an approach to a town or fortress. In the latter sense, it is called also a moat or a fosse. Source: opted

2. n. Any long, narrow receptacle for water on the surface of the earth. Source: opted

3. v. t. To dig a ditch or ditches in; to drain by a ditch or ditches; as, to ditch moist land. Source: opted

4. v. t. To surround with a ditch. Source: opted

5. v. t. To throw into a ditch; as, the engine was ditched and turned on its side. Source: opted

6. v. i. To dig a ditch or ditches. Source: opted

7. n. a long narrow excavation in the earth Source: wordnet

8. n. any small natural waterway Source: wordnet

9. v. throw away Source: wordnet

10. v. sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly Source: wordnet

11. v. make an emergency landing on water Source: wordnet

12. v. crash or crash-land Source: wordnet

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