LAST-DITCH


Meaning of LAST-DITCH in English

— last-ditcher , n.

/last"ditch", lahst"-/ , adj.

1. done finally in desperation to avoid defeat, failure, disaster, etc.: a last-ditch attempt to avert war.

2. fought with every resource at one's command: a last-ditch battle for the pennant.

[ 1905-10; LAST 1 + DITCH ]

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