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    trench
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRENCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A trench is a narrow hole or a deep hole dug into the ground, especially by soldiers. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of trench with examples and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › trenchTrench Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › trenchTRENCH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A long, steep-sided valley on the ocean floor. Trenches form when one tectonic plate slides beneath another plate at a subduction zone. The Marianas Trench, located in the western Pacific east of the Philippines, is the deepest known trench (10,924 m or 35,831 ft) and the deepest area in the ocean.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRENCH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    TRENCH meaning: 1. a narrow hole that is dug into the ground: 2. a deep hole dug by soldiers and used as a place…. Learn more.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › trenchTrench - definition of trench by The Free Dictionary

    A trench is a deep furrow, ditch, or cut, or a long narrow excavation in the ground or the ocean floor. Learn how to use the word trench as a noun or a verb, and see related terms and synonyms.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtrench noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    A trench is a long, deep hole in the ground, often for carrying water or protecting soldiers. Learn how to pronounce, spell and use the word trench in different contexts with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRENCH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A trench is a long narrow channel or ditch in the ground, often used for military purposes or drainage. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, examples and usage of 'trench' in different contexts.

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