Definition of trench

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Trench (v. t.) To dig or cultivate very deeply, usually by digging parallel contiguous trenches in succession, filling each from the next; as, to trench a garden for certain crops..

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Palanka :: Palanka (n.) A camp permanently intrenched, attached to Turkish frontier fortresses..
Trenching :: Trenching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Trenc.
Intrench :: Intrench (v. t.) To surround with a trench or with intrenchments, as in fortification; to fortify with a ditch and parapet; as, the army intrenched their camp, or intrenched itself..
Retirade :: Retirade (n.) A kind of retrenchment, as in the body of a bastion, which may be disputed inch by inch after the defenses are dismantled. It usually consists of two faces which make a reentering angle..
Trench-plough :: Trench-plough (v. t.) To plow with deep furrows, for the purpose of loosening the land to a greater depth than usual..
Retrenching :: Retrenching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Retrenc.
Intrenching :: Intrenching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Intrenc.
Plough :: Plough (v. t.) To turn up, break up, or trench, with a plow; to till with, or as with, a plow; as, to plow the ground; to plow a field..
Approach :: Approach (v. i.) The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post..
Traverse :: Traverse (a.) Lying across; being in a direction across something else; as, paths cut with traverse trenches..
Blindage :: Blindage (n.) A cover or protection for an advanced trench or approach, formed of fascines and earth supported by a framework..
Trenchant :: Trenchant (v. t.) Fig.: Keen; biting; severe; as, trenchant wit..
Intrenchant :: Intrenchant (a.) Not to be gashed or marked with furrows.
Trenchantly :: Trenchantly (adv.) In a trenchant, or sharp, manner; sharply; severely..
Intrenchment :: Intrenchment (n.) An encroachment or infringement.
Retrenchment :: Retrenchment (n.) The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing..
Furrow :: Furrow (n.) Any trench, channel, or groove, as in wood or metal; a wrinkle on the face; as, the furrows of age..
Leat :: Leat (n.) An artificial water trench, esp. one to or from a mill..
Enfilade :: Enfilade (n.) A firing in the direction of the length of a trench, or a line of parapet or troops, etc.; a raking fire..
Trencher :: Trencher (v. t.) A large wooden plate or platter, as for table use..
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