ditch rider

ditch rider
noun
: a person who patrols and inspects irrigation systems and distributes water to farmers

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ditch rider,
U.S. a person who takes care of an irrigation system, keeping it in good repair, checking the water level, adjusting the gates, etc: »

Of the four ditch riders…three are women (Seattle Times).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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