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ditch

Definition

  • noun: a long narrow hole that is dug along a road, field, etc., and used to hold or move water
  • noun: a long narrow excavation dug in the earth (as for drainage)
  • verb: to stop having or using (something you no longer want or need)
  • verb: to enclose with a ditch
  • synonyms: trench, channel, dike

Examples

  • The troops made a desperate 'last-ditch' effort to keep the town from being captured.

  • The negotiations were a 'last-ditch' attempt to prevent a labor strike.

  • His girlfriend 'ditched' him. = He 'got ditched' by his girlfriend.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Ladies, follow the mullet. Ladies first. Thank you. I'll call you. I'm titillated by the notion of working with you. I'm going to ditch these clowns; I'll see you up on the roof in five minutes. I'm just going to try to get my beef wet real quick if you know what I'm talkin' about. Damn betcha. (..)
    2013 Iron Man 3