1ditch 
/ˈdɪtʃ/ noun
plural ditch·es /ˈdɪtʃ/ noun [count] : a long narrow hole that is dug along a road, field, etc., and used to hold or move water
▪ irrigation ditches ▪ He drove the car into the ditch. — see also last-ditch
▪ irrigation ditches ▪ He drove the car into the ditch. — see also last-ditch
