sheugh

chiefly Scottish
as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth fell into a sheugh while rambling over the Scottish moors

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Noun
  • Equip yourself with these guidelines from the NWS to navigate wet roads and avoid hazards: Beware of rapid water flow: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
    Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
  • In more rural areas, however, adaptation might require moving outdoor work hours to after sunset, when temperatures drop, or covering irrigation ditches to avoid excess evaporation that could leave crops parched during droughts.
    Alice Hill, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The company recommended rebuilding the road and sidewalk and adding better preventative measures, such as drainage trenches or pipes, to make sure surface water didn’t create more problems in the future.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2025
  • For days, workers with mechanical diggers have been preparing long trenches for burials.
    Natasha Frost, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Nesting materials clog up gutters and drainpipes and lead to water or mold damage. Pests and diseases.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
  • The state pays for a roadway 18-feet wide, not including curbs and gutters.
    Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Sheugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheugh. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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