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ditching

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈdɪt͡ʃɪŋ/
  • rhymes with -ɪtʃɪŋ
  • CMU ARPABET: D IH1 CH IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

A deliberate crash landing on the sea or other body of water.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of ditch

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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History

Etymology

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