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- Dictionarytrench/trɛn(t)ʃ/
noun
- 1. a long, narrow ditch: "dig a trench around the perimeter of the fire"
- 2. a long, narrow, deep depression in the ocean bed, typically one running parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone: "the Marianas Trench"
verb
- 1. dig a trench or trenches in (the ground): "she trenched the terrace to a depth of 6 feet"
- 2. border closely on; encroach on: archaic "this would surely trench very far on the dignity and liberty of citizens"
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A trench is a narrow or deep hole dug into the ground, often for military or engineering purposes. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of trench with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Trenches are deep ditches or holes dug in the ground, often for military purposes. Learn how to use the phrase "in the trenches" to mean working in the most active and difficult parts of a job or business.
May 31, 2012 · Learn the meaning of trench as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A trench is a long cut in the ground, especially for military defense, or a depression in the ocean floor.
A trench is a narrow hole or channel dug into the ground, or a deep hole used by soldiers in war. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of trench, and see examples and translations in different languages.
Trench definition: a long, narrow excavation in the ground, the earth from which is thrown up in front to serve as a shelter from enemy fire or attack.. See examples of TRENCH used in a sentence.
A trench is a long narrow channel or ditch in the ground, often used by soldiers for protection or by farmers for drainage. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms of trench from Collins English Dictionary.
Trenches definition: a system of excavations used for the protection of troops, esp those (the Trenches) used at the front line in World War I. See examples of TRENCHES used in a sentence.
