sheugh

chiefly Scottish
as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth fell into a sheugh while rambling over the Scottish moors

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Noun
  • Foxes with tails that float behind them, light as scarves, frolic in a ditch.
    Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall: Beware of swollen waterways: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • After years of misery in the prestige-TV trenches, Doctor Odyssey himself just wants to have fun.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
  • British soldiers were among those winding their way around trenches in Romania with designs lifted from the battlefields of Ukraine.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • DIYers can improve the drainage around their foundation by regrading the yard to slope away from the home, adding underground drainage systems, and replacing or repairing the existing gutter system.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Stay alert for leaks and places that retain water, including pipes and gutters.
    Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Sheugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheugh. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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