Definition of Trench

Noun

  • any long ditch cut in the ground
  • a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor
    - oceanic abyss
  • a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

Verb

  • dig a trench or trenches
    "The National Guardsmen were sent out to trench"
  • cut a trench in, as for drainage
    "ditch the land to drain it"
    "trench the fields"
  • set, plant, or bury in a trench
    "trench the fallen soldiers"
    "trench the vegetables"
  • cut or carve deeply into
    "letters trenched into the stone"
  • fortify by surrounding with trenches
    "He trenched his military camp"
  • impinge or infringe upon
    "This impinges on my rights as an individual"
    "This matter entrenches on other domains"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble trench

41 unscramble word found using the letters trench.

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