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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

  • (..) It's totally a good thing. We're so much better off now. Here's something I would like to remind you two of. Our best friend, Doug, is probably face down in a ditch right now... With a meth head, butt-fucking his corpse. That's highly unlikely./ It's true. This is not help. Let's get (..)
    2009 The Hangover