a long, narrow open hole that is dug into the ground, usually at the side of a road or field, used especially for supplying or removing water or for dividing land
When the car slid off of the road, it fell into the ditch.
Along the rural road, a ditch had been dug to channel rainwater away from the pavement.
The farmers worked together to dig a ditch, ensuring proper drainage for their fields during the rainy season.
The construction crew excavated a ditch alongside the construction site to manage water runoff.
The ancient irrigation system featured a network of interconnected ditches, allowing efficient water distribution across the agricultural fields.
