noun

ditching

DIHT-shihng

Ditching (noun) means a deliberate emergency landing of an aircraft on water. Example: “The pilot managed a controlled ditching in the river.”

noun

A deliberate emergency landing of an aircraft on water.

"The pilot managed a controlled ditching in the river."

How to use ditching

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBringing a plane down on water on purpose, usually in an emergency.

Common pairings

emergency ditching ditching procedure

Word forms

ditchings plural

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Rhymes for ditching

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ditching” mean?

The word “ditching” means a deliberate emergency landing of an aircraft on water. In plain terms, bringing a plane down on water on purpose, usually in an emergency.

How do you pronounce “ditching”?

“Ditching” is pronounced DIHT-shihng (/ˈdɪt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “ditching” in a sentence?

Here is “ditching” used in a sentence: “The pilot managed a controlled ditching in the river.”

What part of speech is “ditching”?

“Ditching” is a noun.