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ditch
1. a narrow channel dug in the earth, usually used for drainage, irrigation, or as a boundary marker 2. any small, natural waterway 3. Irish a bank made of earth excavated from and placed alongside a drain or stream 4. Informal either of the gutters at the side of a tenpin bowling lane ditch [dich] (civil engineering) A small artificial channel cut through earth or rock to carry water for irrigation or drainage. A long narrow cut made in the earth to bury pipeline, cable, or similar installations. (petroleum engineering) On a drilling rig, a mudflow trench leading from the conductor-pipe outlet. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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