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кана́вка — meaning in English

kanavka

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English meaning

  • ditch noun A long narrow trench dug in the ground, often for drainage.
  • gully noun A small, narrow channel or ravine cut into the ground by running water, especially on a hillside.
  • gutter noun A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.
  • kennel noun A small shelter for a dog, or a facility where dogs are bred, boarded, or trained.
  • trench noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.
  • trough noun A long, open container used to hold food or water for animals.

Senses

кана́вка is used for these senses in English:

  • ditch A trench; a long, shallow indentation, as for irrigation or drainage.
  • gully A road drain.
  • kennel (obsolete) The gutter at the edge of a street; a surface drain.
  • trench A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
  • trough A short, narrow canal designed to hold water until it drains or evaporates.

ditch — full definition

  1. noun A long narrow trench dug in the ground, often for drainage.
  2. verb To abandon or get rid of something or someone.
  3. verb To skip school or a class without permission.

gully — full definition

  1. noun A small, narrow channel or ravine cut into the ground by running water, especially on a hillside.
  2. noun In cricket, a fielding position on the off side, between the slips and point.
  3. noun A drain or channel that carries away surface water.

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