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trencha long, narrow ditch dug in the ground

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a long, narrow ditch dug in the ground

Pronunciation (IPA): /trentʃ/

Example Sentences

  • The cat got stuck in the trench and meowed for help like a tiny soldier.
  • Workers will trench the area to install new water pipes.
  • My grandfather told stories about life in the trenches during World War I.

trench

NOUN

[/trentʃ/]

a long, narrow ditch dug in the ground

soldiers use shovels to dig deep into the muddy earth, creating a long narrow channel. Dirt flies as they work quickly to make the ditch deeper and longer. The excavated earth piles up on both sides of the narrow channel they've created. Other soldiers crouch down inside the completed sections of the ditch for protection. Some soldiers pass sandbags to reinforce the walls of their dugout position.  a long, narrow ditch dug in the ground
💡 Concept

soldiers use shovels to dig deep into the muddy earth, creating a long narrow channel. Dirt flies as they work quickly to make the ditch deeper and longer. The excavated earth piles up on both sides of the narrow channel they've created. Other soldiers crouch down inside the completed sections of the ditch for protection. Some soldiers pass sandbags to reinforce the walls of their dugout position. a long, narrow ditch dug in the ground

From trench to bench, clutching his trusty wrench!
🎵 Rhyme

From trench to bench, clutching his trusty wrench!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/trentʃ/
🇬🇧 UK/trentʃ/

🌳Etymology

Roottrench

🎵Rhyme

enchbenchwrench
ench
bench
wrench

🔗Collocations

dig a trench
trench warfare
oceanic trench
trench coat
drainage trench
deep trench

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat got stuck in the trench and meowed for help like a tiny soldier.

Workers will trench the area to install new water pipes.

My grandfather told stories about life in the trenches during World War I.

😄 Fun example

She accidentally stepped into a muddy trench and her designer shoes became 'vintage' instantly.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

ditchchannelgroovefurrowexcavation

Antonyms

moundridgehill

Related

bunkerfoxholemoatcanalgutter

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