кана́ва — meaning in English

English meaning

• ditch noun A long narrow trench dug in the ground, often for drainage.
• 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.
• trough noun A long, open container used to hold food or water for animals.

Senses

кана́ва is used for these senses in English:

• ditch A trench; a long, shallow indentation, as for irrigation or drainage.
• gutter A ditch along the side of a road.
• 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.

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.

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