sheughs

Definition of sheughsnext
plural of sheugh, chiefly Scottish
as in ditches
a long narrow channel dug in the earth fell into a sheugh while rambling over the Scottish moors

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Noun
  • The boundaries of the necropolis are not clearly defined, scientists said, noting modern planting pits, ditches and agricultural work have obliterated several tombs.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The sweet steam mixed with the sour smell of leaves in ditches and marshy places along the creek.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • April showers tend not to require full-length trenches, especially as temperatures start to climb.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Transitional outerwear also delivers, from suede bomber jackets in cobalt blue to powder-pink trenches.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But knowing gutters need attention and safely getting up there to clean them are two very different things.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This guide breaks down exactly how to clean and maintain your gutters safely and effectively — no professional crew required.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Sheughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheughs. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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