grøft — meaning in English

English meaning

• gutter noun A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.
• trench noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.

Senses

grøft is used for these senses in English:

• gutter A ditch along the side of a road.
• trench A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.

gutter — full definition

1. noun A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.
2. noun A morally low or degrading state or environment.
3. verb (of a candle flame) To flicker unsteadily as it burns down, as if about to go out.

trench — full definition

1. noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.
2. noun A deep, narrow defensive ditch used by soldiers in war.
3. verb To dig a long narrow ditch.

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