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TRENCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Trench.

How to pronounce trench:

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Trench - as a noun

A ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ditch11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deep7oceanic abyss

Any long ditch cut in the ground

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ditch11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Trench - as a verb

Impinge or infringe upon

Example: "This impinges on my rights as an individual"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encroach15entrench13impinge12

Fortify by surrounding with trenches

Example: "He trenched his military camp"

Cut or carve deeply into

Example: "Letters trenched into the stone"

Set, plant, or bury in a trench

Example: "Trench the fallen soldiers"

Cut a trench in, as for drainage

Example: "Ditch the land to drain it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ditch11

Dig a trench or trenches

Example: "The national guardsmen were sent out to trench"

Example Sentences

"The soldiers dug a trench to protect themselves from enemy fire."
"The construction workers excavated a deep trench for the new pipeline."
"The archaeologists are studying the ancient trench to learn about the civilization."
"He fell into a trench while hiking in the forest."
"The farmer dug a trench to drain excess water from the field."
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Word Game Points

Is TRENCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trench is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRENCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is TRENCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trench is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRENCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TRENCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trench is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRENCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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