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Definition of ditchdigger

ditchdigger

/ˈdɪtʃˌdɪɡ.ər/
ditch · dig · ger
Plural:ditchdiggers
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• noun

1

A manual laborer whose job is to dig ditches or trenches, often cited as a prototypical example of arduous, unskilled physical work.

Example

"Before operating heavy construction machinery, he spent two summers working as a ditchdigger for the municipal water department."

2

A mechanical excavating machine designed for cutting trenches or ditches in the ground.

Example

"The crew used a motorized ditchdigger to lay the underground irrigation pipes across the orchard."

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• Nearby Words

disuse
disused
ditch
ditchdigger
ditchwater
dither
ditherer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ditchdigger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ditchdigger
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