ditches
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɪtʃəz// UK //dˈɪtʃɪz// ditch·es
n. long, narrow holes dug into the ground, usually at the side of a road or field. They are mostly used to carry water away.
n. narrow channels dug into the earth, typically for drainage or as boundary markers.
The heavy rain filled the ditches along the road.
Farmers must clear the ditches every spring to prevent the fields from flooding during the rainy season.
The ancient fortifications were surrounded by deep ditches and high earthen walls, designed to slow down any advancing infantry before they reached the main gates.
Usage
The plural form of 'ditch'; also functions as the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to ditch'.