fossa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- canal noun A man-made waterway built for boats, irrigation, or drainage.
- ditch noun A long narrow trench dug in the ground, often for drainage.
- moat noun A deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, dug around a castle or fort for defence.
- trench noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.
Senses
fossa is used for these senses in English:
- canal An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.
- ditch A trench; a long, shallow indentation, as for irrigation or drainage.
- moat A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
- trench A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
canal — full definition
- noun A man-made waterway built for boats, irrigation, or drainage.
- noun A tube-shaped passage inside the body or a plant.
ditch — full definition
- noun A long narrow trench dug in the ground, often for drainage.
- verb To abandon or get rid of something or someone.
- verb To skip school or a class without permission.