Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dig-a-ditch
verb phrase
/ˈdɪɡ ə dɪtʃ/
Definition
A phrase that refers to the act of excavating a trench or channel in the ground, often for purposes such as construction, drainage, or landscaping.
Examples
- They had to dig-a-ditch to lay down the water pipes.
- During the summer, they spent the weekend digging a ditch for their backyard landscaping project.
- The workers were busy digging a ditch for the new drainage system.
Meaning
To create a long, narrow hole in the ground by removing soil and other materials.
Synonyms
- excavate
- trench
- dig
- channel
