Trench

Quick meaning: Trench is a noun meaning A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.

Meaning

A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.

More Meanings

1. (military) A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.
2. (archaeology) A pit, usually rectangular with smooth walls and floor, excavated during an archaeological investigation.
3. (informal) A trench coat.
4. (usually followed by upon) To invade, especially with regard to the rights or the exclusive authority of another; to encroach.
5. (archaeology) To excavate an elongated and often narrow pit.
6. To have direction; to aim or tend.
7. (military, infantry) To excavate an elongated pit for protection of soldiers and or equipment, usually perpendicular to the line of sight toward the enemy.

Example Sentences

The soldiers in the trenches rely on logistical support.

The trenches for installing the underground cables were dug with a trencher.

A classic trench can work in any kind of weather and goes well with almost anything.

I was the first person in my high school to wear a trench and fedora constantly, and Ben was one of the first to wear a black trench.

Word Forms

• trenches
• trenching
• trenched

Synonyms for trench

Depending on context, synonyms include encroach, entrench, impinge, ditch.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ditch, entrench, impinge, encroach, fosse, hole.

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