What does ditching mean?
Ditching means present participle and gerund of ditch.
Ditching
/ˈdɪt͡ʃɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of ditch.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of ditch
- (aviation) A deliberate crash landing on the sea or other body of water.
Example Sentences
Model test and actual ditchings of various aircraft indicate that ditchings into the wall of water created by the major swell is roughly analogous to flying into a mountain.
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Antonyms for ditching
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Word Forms
- ditchings
Usage Notes
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Model test and actual ditchings of various aircraft indicate that ditchings into the wall of water created by the major swell is roughly analogous to flying into a mountain.
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