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
  • Henley and Robinson allegedly traveled to Las Vegas to confront Williams, shot him in the head, and left his body in a ditch.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • If finding a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down inside your car and protect your head, or abandon your vehicle and seek shelter in a low-lying area such as a ditch or ravine.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Offensive line coach and run game coordinator Allen Rudolph followed Albin from Ohio and has added a new crop of talent to the offensive trenches, many of whom are unproven at the FBS level.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
  • While telecommunications cables have been laid in trenches 8-km deep, power cables are much thicker and heavier, so placing and even transporting them is more challenging.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Even arborvitae designed for tight spaces, like 'Emerald Green', can get 15 feet tall and encroach on your gutters.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Like your gutters, there are methods to clean hard to reach windows using extensions for your hose or mop.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Sheugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheugh. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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