Trenches
Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛntʃ/
Trenches (noun)
- A long, narrow hole in the ground, often used for drainage or defense.
- A very deep, narrow valley in the ocean floor.
- A long, narrow hole used by soldiers for protection during battles.
Examples
- The farmer dug a trench to irrigate the field.
- A trench was needed to lay the new pipeline.
Common collocations: dig a trench, fill the trench, explore the trench, deep ocean trench, take cover in the trench