Ditching
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪt͡ʃɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ditching is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of ditch.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of ditch.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- ditchings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trench, chuck, jettisoning, dump, dumping, setdown.
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