TRENCH Meaning and
Definition
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A trench is a long and narrow excavation or ditch that is typically deeper than it is wide. It is characterized by its elongated shape and its purposeful construction, serving a variety of functions across different fields of activity.
In military contexts, a trench refers to a defensive structure dug into the ground, usually in a zigzag pattern, to provide shelter and protection for soldiers during warfare. Trenches are built to shield troops from enemy fire, creating a barrier that allows for safer movement across battlefields. They became particularly prevalent during World War I as a defensive tactic.
In construction and engineering, a trench is an intentional excavation made in the ground to facilitate the installation or repair of infrastructure such as pipelines, cables, or sewage systems. Trenches in this context are typically temporary and are filled in once the necessary work has been completed.
Geologically, a trench refers to a deep, narrow depression in the Earth's crust, often located in areas where tectonic plates converge. Examples of such include the Mariana Trench and the Peru-Chile Trench, which are the deepest known parts of the Earth's oceans. These trenches result from the intense subduction of one tectonic plate beneath another.
Overall, the term trench encompasses a broad range of meanings, from military fortifications and construction work to geological formations. Its consistent feature is a long and narrow excavation or ditch, purposefully created for different functional purposes.
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• A narrow cut or ditch excavated in the earth; in mil., a deep ditch cut for defence, or to interrupt the approach of an enemy; the wall or breastwork formed by the earth thrown out of the ditch.
• To cut; to dig a ditch in; to fortify or defend with trenches and earthen breastworks; to encroach upon; to furrow deeply with the spade or plough.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of TRENCH
The word "trench" originated from the Middle English term "trenche", which was derived from the Old French word "tranche". The Old French word itself came from the Late Latin word "trancia", meaning "a cutting or a slice". The Latin term was derived from the verb "truncare", which means "to cut off". Thus, the etymology of "trench" relates to the concept of cutting, slicing, or digging through soil or earth.
Similar spelling words for TRENCH
- truancy,
- trance,
- derwentia,
- taranchi,
- trinectes,
- transship,
- trunks,
- Tyrannish,
- tarnish,
- Trang,
- Drentch,
- trunzo,
- transcend,
- Shelter-trench,
- trencher,
- truncheon,
- re-trench,
- Trench-plow,
- Trunch,
- trans,
- turnshoe,
- tirunesh,
- TRANSCH,
- terentia,
- in-trench,
- turanshah,
- trenchant,
- terence,
- trench-coat,
- trunk,
- drench,
- Horse-drench,
- trench-warfare,
- Dronish,
- trouncing,
- trounce,
- Darnisha,
- Trinks,
- trench-like,
- nutri-drench,
- trench-bomb,
- tranche,
- Drenche,
- chenevix-trench,
- tringa,
- teranishi,
- Trench-plough.
Conjugate verb Trench
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