A long narrow channel dug into the earth, as a trough for drainage or irrigation.
Ditch stake
Survey stake used to identify the location of a potential ditch.
Dither
Just a plain old utensil of any kind to make a hole in the ground to drop a seed into.
Diverge
(1) To go in or change different directions from a common point. (2) Spreading out from a certain place.
Diversion
Drainage ditch to direct the flow of water runoff.
Diversity factor
The ratio of the sum of the noncoincidental maximum demands of two or more loads to their coincidental maximum demands for the same period.
Divert
(1) To turn a thing aside from a certain direction. (2) To distract the attention of someone or something. (3) To amuse or entertain.
Diverter valve
A device that changes the direction of water flow from one faucet to another.
Divestiture
The surrender, voluntarily or involuntarily, of ownership of property or an interest, therein. Alternately, a court order to give up possession or the right to property such as in the case of an antitrust action.
Divide
(1) To separate into parts or groups. (2) To split up or sever. (3) To give out in shares or to apportion.
