Definitions for trench

Definitions for (noun) trench

Main entry: trench

Definition: a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth


Main entry: trench

Definition: any long ditch cut in the ground


Main entry: trench, oceanic abyss, deep

Definition: a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor


Definitions for (verb) trench

Main entry: trench

Definition: dig a trench or trenches

Usage: The National Guardsmen were sent out to trench


Main entry: trench, ditch

Definition: cut a trench in, as for drainage

Usage: ditch the land to drain it; trench the fields


Main entry: trench

Definition: set, plant, or bury in a trench

Usage: trench the fallen soldiers; trench the vegetables


Main entry: trench

Definition: cut or carve deeply into

Usage: letters trenched into the stone


Main entry: trench

Definition: fortify by surrounding with trenches

Usage: He trenched his military camp


Main entry: trench, encroach, entrench, impinge

Definition: impinge or infringe upon

Usage: This impinges on my rights as an individual; This matter entrenches on other domains


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