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The correct spelling is trench.
How to pronounce trench
/tɹɛntʃ/
nounIPA: /tɹɛntʃ/
Say it like: Tre-nch
The correct spelling is trench. A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground. For example: "to trench land for the purpose of draining it"
Usage Examples
“to trench land for the purpose of draining it”
“to trench a garden for certain crops”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
- 2.A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.
- 3.A pit, usually rectangular with smooth walls and floor, excavated during an archaeological investigation.
- 4.A trench coat.
verb
- 1.(usually followed by upon) To invade, especially with regard to the rights or the exclusive authority of another; to encroach.
- 2.(infantry) To excavate an elongated pit for protection of soldiers and or equipment, usually perpendicular to the line of sight toward the enemy.
- 3.To excavate an elongated and often narrow pit.
- 4.To have direction; to aim or tend.
- 5.To cut; to form or shape by cutting; to make by incision, hewing, etc.
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