tye
/taɪ/
noun
- A short, narrow channel or ditch, especially one used for draining water or for irrigation.
- We followed the old tye through the meadow to the stream.
- After the storm, the tye was full of rushing water from the hills.
- The farmer dug a tye to direct rainwater away from the crops.
- A small dock or landing place on a river or canal, often used for loading or unloading boats.
- Goods were brought ashore at the tye and carried to the market.
- The fishermen tied their skiff at the tye near the village.
- We sat on the wooden planks of the tye and watched the sunset.