Definition
Definition of trenches - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
- He worked tirelessly in the trenches of journalism.
2.
militaryTECH. long, narrow ditches dug into the ground for protection in warfareTECH.
- Soldiers huddled in the trenches, awaiting the next attack..
3.
physical marksRare deep, long cuts or indentations in a surfaceRare
- The heavy machinery left trenches in the soft earth..
Images of trenches
long, narrow ditches dug into the ground for protection in warfare 
deep, long cuts or indentations in a surface
Expressions with trenches
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actively involved in difficult work or conflict
The manager is in the trenches with the team during the project.
Origin of trenches
Old French, trenchier (to cut)
Terms with trenches included in their meaning
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military
fortify an area with trenches
military
warfare where armies fight from trenches
digging
dig ditches or trenches
military
the act of digging trenches for defense
siege warfare
military roads or trenches for advancing
archaeology
strip of earth left between excavation trenches
military
the act of digging trenches to approach a target
military
digging trenches for defense
gear
small military shovel with folding handle for digging trenches
construction
laborer who digs ditches or trenches
illness
infectious disease from Bartonella quintana, spread by body lice in trenches
military
fortified with trenches
construction
machine for digging trenches
occupation
person who digs trenches
construction
related to digging trenches
features
ocean with deep trenches and many islands
Examples of trenches in a sentence
Volunteers worked in the trenches to support the cause. They dug trenches to prepare for the battle. Life in the trenches was harsh and unforgiving. The rain created trenches along the path. Trenches were visible after the floodwaters receded.
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- French:première ligne, tranchées, ...
- German:Schützengraben, Schützengräben, ...
- Italian:prima linea, trincee, ...
- Spanish:trincheras, zanjas, ...
- Portuguese:trincheiras, sulcos, ...
- Chinese:前线, 战壕, ...
- Japanese:最前線, 塹壕, ...
- Arabic:الصُّفُوف الأَمَامِيَّة, خنادق, ...
- Hebrew:חֲזִית, תְּעָלוֹת, ...
- Russian:передовая, окопы, ...
- Ukrainian:передова, окопи, ...
- Hindi:मोर्चा, खाइयाँ, ...
Definition of trench - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
buildinglong narrow ditch in the ground
- The workers dug a trench for the new pipeline.
2.
militaryTECH. narrow excavation used in warfareTECH.
- Soldiers took cover in the trench during the battle.
3.
oceanographyTECH. deep, long cut or depression in the ocean floorTECH.
- The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the world's oceans..
4.
archaeologyTECH. rectangular pit in archaeological digsTECH.
- The team discovered artifacts in the trench.
Verb
1.
excavationdig a long narrow ditch in the ground
- They trenched the field for irrigation.
2.
cuttingcut deeply into a surface
- He trenched the wood to create a pattern.
3.
militaryTECH. fortify an area with trenchesTECH.
- The soldiers trenched the perimeter for defense.
4.
intrusionintr. Dated encroach or infringe uponintr. Dated
- Their policies began to trench on our freedom..
5.
archaeologyTECH. excavate a narrow pit for archaeological studyTECH.
- The team trenched the site to uncover artifacts.
Images of trench
narrow excavation used in warfare 
deep, long cut or depression in the ocean floor 
rectangular pit in archaeological digs
Expressions with trench
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long waterproof coat with a belt and pockets
She wore a beige trench coat in the rain.
warfare where armies fight from trenches
Trench warfare was common during World War I.
medical condition from cold, wet feet exposure
The soldier suffered from trench foot after days in the trenches.
deep, narrow depression in the ocean floor
The Mariana Trench is the deepest oceanic trench.
narrow trench used by soldiers for protection in battle
The soldiers hid in a slit trench during the attack.
infectious disease from Bartonella quintana, spread by body lice in trenches
Trench fever affected many soldiers during the war.
double-edged knife with knuckle-duster handle for trench fighting
He carried a trench knife during the battle.
severe gum infection with pain and bleeding
He was diagnosed with trench mouth after the examination.
narrow ditch for soldiers to shoot and hide from enemy
The soldiers waited in the fire trench during the attack.
small portable weapon for firing shells over short distances
The soldiers used a trench mortar to attack enemy lines.
Origin of trench
Old French, trenchier (to cut)
Examples of trench in a sentence
A narrow trench ran beside the foundation. They dug a trench to protect the frontline. The trench provided a strategic advantage in the war. Scientists are exploring the trench to study marine life. A submarine descended into the trench for research. They carefully excavated the trench.
The trench revealed layers of ancient pottery. Workers trenched along the roadside for cables. We will trench the garden before laying pipes. The artist trenched the clay for texture. Workers trenched the field for irrigation. They trenched the hillside to prepare for the attack. Engineers trenched the area to lay communication lines. The new law trenches on individual rights. Their actions trench on our personal space. Archaeologists trenched carefully to preserve the site's integrity. They trenched along the riverbank to find historical remains.
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- French:tranchée, creuser un fossé, ...
- German:Graben, einen Graben ziehen, ...
- Italian:trincea, scavare un fossato, ...
- Spanish:zanja, abrir una zanja, ...
- Portuguese:vala, abrir valas, ...
- Chinese:沟槽, 挖沟, ...
- Japanese:溝, 溝を掘る, ...
- Arabic:خَنْدَق, حَفَرَ خَنْدَقا, ...
- Hebrew:תְּעָלָה, לַחְפּוֹר תְּעָלָה, ...
- Russian:траншея, рыть траншею, ...
- Ukrainian:траншея, копати траншею, ...
- Hindi:खाई, लंबी सँकरी खाई खोदना, ...
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