Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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ditch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
chuck | Yes | No | Yes | No |
ditch (noun) | chuck (noun) |
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a long narrow excavation in the earth | a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill |
any small natural waterway | the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade |
informal terms for a meal |
ditch (verb) | chuck (verb) |
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crash or crash-land | eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth |
cut a trench in, as for drainage | throw carelessly |
make an emergency landing on water | pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin |
forsake | throw away |
throw away | |
sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly |