n.
 a narrow channel dug to hold or carry water.
v.
   - provide with or dig a ditch.
 - informal get rid of; give up. 
▸N. Amer. play truant from (school).
 - (with reference to an aircraft) make or cause to make a forced landing on water.
 
 
  Derivative
  
  Etymology
  OE dīc, of Gmc origin; rel. to dyke1.