Trench Meaning

There are 9 meaning(s) for word Trench

Meaning 1 : impinge or infringe upon

    Example : This matter entrenches on other domains

    Synonyms : encroach,  entrench,  impinge
Meaning 2 : cut a trench in, as for drainage

    Example : trench the fields

    Synonyms : ditch
Meaning 3 : a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor

    Synonyms : deep,  oceanic abyss
Meaning 4 : a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

Meaning 5 : any long ditch cut in the ground

Meaning 6 : cut or carve deeply into

    Example : letters trenched into the stone

Meaning 7 : dig a trench or trenches

    Example : The National Guardsmen were sent out to trench

Meaning 8 : fortify by surrounding with trenches

    Example : He trenched his military camp

Meaning 9 : set, plant, or bury in a trench

    Example : trench the fallen soldiers,trench the vegetables

How to Pronounce Trench

  • trɛnʧ