Background for ditching

ditching

/ˈdɪtʃɪŋ/

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verb

To smear, daub, plaster, or impregnate, especially with dirt which becomes hard and ingrained.

Examples :

"The construction workers were ditching the walls with mud, hoping the coating would become a strong, waterproof layer. "

appearance action condition

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verb

To discard or abandon.

Examples :

"Once the sun came out we ditched our rain-gear and started a campfire."

action situation

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verb

To deliberately crash-land an airplane on water.

Examples :

"When the second engine failed, the pilot was forced to ditch; their last location was just south of the Azores."

vehicle nautical action technical military disaster

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verb

To deliberately not attend classes; to play hookey.

Examples :

"The truant officer caught Louise ditching with her friends, and her parents were forced to pay a fine."

education action

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verb

To dig ditches.

Examples :

"Enclosure led to fuller winter employment in hedging and ditching."

agriculture environment

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verb

To dig ditches around.

Examples :

"The soldiers ditched the tent to prevent flooding."

environment agriculture action utility

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verb

To throw into a ditch.

Examples :

"The engine was ditched and turned on its side."

action environment

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noun

A deliberate crash landing on the sea.

Examples :

"The pilot announced a possible engine failure, preparing the passengers for a ditching in the Atlantic. "

nautical military sailing vehicle war ocean action disaster