Trenches
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹɛnt͡ʃɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trenches is a noun meaning plural of trench.
Meaning
plural of trench.
More Meanings
- The front line of any field of endeavor, as the line of scrimmage in American football, patrol duty for a policeman.
- (figurative) A difficult or disadvantageous situation; a low point.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of trench
Example Sentences
Anderson: We've all reviewed your reports, seen the data you collected, but it's all just theory to us. Anderson: You've been there. In the trenches. Fighting them. You know what they're capable of.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ditch, entrench, impinge, encroach, gutters, front.
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