What does DITCH mean?

Dictionary Entry: Ditch 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: a narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage alongside a road or the edge of a field.
Verb: to dig a ditch or ditches in (a piece of ground).

3. Pronunciations:

US: /dɪtʃ/
UK: /dɪtʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "ditch" originated in the Middle English period, from the Old English word "dic", meaning a trench or ditch. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The noun form of the word is commonly used to refer to a narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage alongside a road or the edge of a field. The verb form of the word is commonly used to refer to the act of digging a ditch or ditches in a piece of ground.

5. Synonyms:

Noun: trench, channel, gutter, drain, furrow, conduit
Verb: dig, excavate, burrow, trench, channel

6. Related Words:

Drain, river, creek, canal, moat

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: The farmer dug a ditch along the edge of the field to drain excess water.
The car swerved off the road and landed in a ditch.
Verb: The construction crew will need to ditch the area before they can begin building.
He decided to ditch his old car and buy a new one.