n large genus of plants found in damp woodlands and bogs and ditches or at water margins: sedges
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One who digs ditches.
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A cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, bound together, used in raising batteries, filling ditches, strengthening ramparts, and making parapets
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a small fascine or fagot, steeped in wax, pitch, and glue, used in various ways, as for igniting buildings or works, or to light ditches and ramparts.
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v supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams v supply with a constant flow or sprinkling of some liquid, for the purpose of cooling, cleansing, or disinfecting
