Ditch

Portuguese Meaning

vala

fosso

trincheira

cavar

entrincheirar

drenar

abrir

English Meaning

  1. A long narrow trench or furrow dug in the ground, as for irrigation, drainage, or a boundary line.
  2. To dig or make a long narrow trench or furrow in.
  3. To surround with a long narrow trench or furrow.
  4. To drive (a vehicle) into a long narrow trench, as one beside a road.
  5. To derail (a train).
  6. Slang To get rid of; discard: ditched the old yard furniture.
  7. Slang To get away from (a person, especially a companion).
  8. Slang To discontinue use of or association with: ditch the job at the hamburger stand.
  9. Slang To skip (class or school).
  10. To crash-land (an aircraft) on water.
  11. To dig a ditch.
  12. To crash-land in water. Used of an aircraft or a pilot.