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LAST-DITCH
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Dictionary entry overview: What does last-ditch mean?
• LAST-DITCH (adjective)
The adjective LAST-DITCH has 1 sense:
1. of something done as a final recourse (especially to prevent a crisis or disaster)
Familiarity information: LAST-DITCH used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of something done as a final recourse (especially to prevent a crisis or disaster)
Context example:
a last-ditch attempt
Similar:
ultimate (furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme)
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