verbπShareTo smear, daub, plaster, or impregnate, especially with dirt which becomes hard and ingrained."The construction workers were ditching the walls with mud, hoping the coating would become a strong, waterproof layer. "appearanceactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo discard or abandon."Once the sun came out we ditched our rain-gear and started a campfire."actionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deliberately crash-land an airplane on water."When the second engine failed, the pilot was forced to ditch; their last location was just south of the Azores."vehiclenauticalactiontechnicalmilitarydisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deliberately not attend classes; to play hookey."The truant officer caught Louise ditching with her friends, and her parents were forced to pay a fine."educationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig ditches."Enclosure led to fuller winter employment in hedging and ditching."agricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig ditches around."The soldiers ditched the tent to prevent flooding."environmentagricultureactionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw into a ditch."The engine was ditched and turned on its side."actionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA deliberate crash landing on the sea."The pilot announced a possible engine failure, preparing the passengers for a ditching in the Atlantic. "nauticalmilitarysailingvehiclewaroceanactiondisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading