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Rhynes

Description

Rhynes, also known as rhyne or rhine, is a term used primarily in British English to refer to artificial channels or ditches that are created to drain water from low-lying areas, agricultural fields, or marshes. Rhynes are commonly used in areas with a high water table or heavy rainfall to prevent flooding and maintain proper drainage.

Sample sentences

As a noun

1. The farmer dug a rhyne to drain excess water from the field.
2. The village is surrounded by an intricate network of rhynes.
3. Many wildlife species depend on the rhynes for their habitat.

As a verb

1. We need to rhyne this area to avoid waterlogging during monsoon.
2. The local council is planning to rhyne the entire neighborhood to improve drainage.
3. She spent the weekend rhyning her garden to prevent water accumulation.

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