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arroyo	a steep ditch carved in a plain or desert by the force of running water. Arroyos are usually dry except after a heavy rainfall.
furrow	a long narrow ditch made in the ground for planting seeds. [1/3 definitions]
gully	a deep cut or ditch in the land made by running water.
gutter	a ditch along the edge of a road or a long, open container attached to the edge of a roof for carrying off water.
moat	a deep ditch dug around a castle, fort, or town for protection against enemies. Moats are usually filled with water.
trench	a deep, narrow ditch. [2/3 definitions]

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