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Raretrenching
The correct spelling is trenching.
How to pronounce trenching
verb
Say it like: Tre-nch-ing
The correct spelling is trenching. (usually followed by upon) To invade, especially with regard to the rights or the exclusive authority of another; to encroach. 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
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.
noun
- 1.The excavation of a trench.
adjective
- 1.Trenchant
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