a (paddy) field that is lower in level than the fields surround it.

(fig.) to engage oneself in an impracticable work; to waste one's efforts knowingly; to beat the air; ಗಾಳಿಗುದ್ದಿ ಮೈ ನೋಯಿಸಿಕೊ gāḷi guddi mai nōyisiko (prov.) to attempt something that is impracticable or useless; to kick the bricks.