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drainage ditch

 

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Noun drainage ditch has 1 sense
  1. drainage ditch - a ditch for carrying off excess water or sewage
    --1 is a kind of
    ditch

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Term: Drainage Ditch

Description:

A drainage ditch is a man-made channel designed to collect and carry away excess water. It is typically constructed to prevent or alleviate waterlogging, flooding, or eroding in agricultural fields, urban areas, or other landscapes.


Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Popular:

Noun: A shallow trench or channel dug alongside roads, buildings, or fields to divert water away from the area.

Sample Sentence: The heavy rain prompted the local authorities to clean the drainage ditch near the highway.

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Sense 2 - Local:

Noun: A small watercourse created in a particular area to manage and control the flow of water, specifically adapted to the local geography and climate.

Sample Sentence: The farmer dug a drainage ditch through his field to ensure proper water drainage during the rainy season.

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