ditching

ditch  (dch)

n.

A long narrow trench or furrow dug in the ground, as for irrigation, drainage, or a boundary line.

v. ditched, ditch·ing, ditch·es

v.tr.

1. To dig or make a long narrow trench or furrow in.

2. To surround with a long narrow trench or furrow.

3.

a. To drive (a vehicle) into a long narrow trench, as one beside a road.

b. To derail (a train).

4. Slang

a. To get rid of; discard: ditched the old yard furniture.

b. To get away from (a person, especially a companion).

c. To discontinue use of or association with: ditch the job at the hamburger stand.

d. To skip (class or school).

5. To crash-land (an aircraft) on water.

v.intr.

1. To dig a ditch.

2. To crash-land in water. Used of an aircraft or a pilot.

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[Middle English dich, from Old English dc; see dhg^w- in Indo-European roots.]

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Controlled landing of a distressed aircraft on water.

Translations

ditching [ˈdɪtʃɪŋ] N

1. (= digging ditches) → abertura f de zanjas
hedging and ditching → mantenimiento m de setos y zanjas

2. (Aer) → amaraje m