Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trench

noun

/trɛnʧ/

Definition

A long, narrow ditch or excavation in the ground.

Examples

The soldiers dug a trench to protect themselves from enemy fire.
Water flowed into the trench to help with drainage during the storm.
As the archaeologists excavated the site, they uncovered a deep trench filled with artifacts.

Meaning

Typically used in military contexts, a trench is a type of defensive fortification formed by digging a hole in the ground to provide protection for soldiers. Trenches can also be found in construction or agricultural contexts.