Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ditcher
noun
/ˈdɪtʃər/
Definition
A ditcher is a person who digs ditches, typically for drainage or irrigation purposes.
Examples
- After the heavy rain, the ditcher was called in to clear the waterlogged fields.
- He was known as a ditcher among his friends for leaving plans at the last moment.
Meaning
The term can also refer to someone who abandons or leaves something behind, particularly in a casual or careless manner.
Synonyms
- excavator
- trencher
- abandoner
