Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deep-trough

noun

/diːp-trɔːf/

Definition

A deep and narrow depression or channel, often found in geological formations or ocean floors.

Examples

The Mariana Trench is the deepest and most well-known deep-trough in the ocean.
Geologists studied the deep-trough formed by glacial movement in the valley.
A deep-trough can significantly affect the local ecosystem by influencing water flow.

Meaning

The term refers to elongated and steep-sided depressions that can occur in various contexts, typically associated with the earth’s surface or bodies of water.