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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Trencher :: Trencher (v. t.) One who trenches; esp., one who cuts or digs ditches..
Leat :: Leat (n.) An artificial water trench, esp. one to or from a mill..
Retrenchment :: Retrenchment (n.) A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation..
Trenchmore :: Trenchmore (n.) A kind of lively dance of a rude, boisterous character. Also, music in triple time appropriate to the dance..
Trench-plow :: Trench-plow (v. t.) Alt. of Trench-ploug.
Intrenchment :: Intrenchment (n.) Any defensive work consisting of at least a trench or ditch and a parapet made from the earth thrown up in making such a ditch.
Vallation :: Vallation (n.) A rampart or intrenchment.
Work :: Work (n.) Structures in civil, military, or naval engineering, as docks, bridges, embankments, trenches, fortifications, and the like; also, the structures and grounds of a manufacturing establishment; as, iron works; locomotive works; gas works..
Line :: Line (n.) A trench or rampart.
Trench :: Trench (v. t.) A long, narrow cut in the earth; a ditch; as, a trench for draining land..
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) To trench; to drain.
Pioneer :: Pioneer (n.) A soldier detailed or employed to form roads, dig trenches, and make bridges, as an army advances..
Intrenched :: Intrenched (imp. & p. p.) of Intrenc.
Untrenched :: Untrenched (a.) Being without trenches; whole; intact.
Antestature :: Antestature (n.) A small intrenchment or work of palisades, or of sacks of earth..
Trenchant :: Trenchant (v. t.) Fig.: Keen; biting; severe; as, trenchant wit..
Retrench :: Retrench (v. t.) To lessen; to abridge; to curtail; as, to retrench superfluities or expenses..
Retrenching :: Retrenching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Retrenc.
Trench :: Trench (v. i.) To encroach; to intrench.
Trenched :: Trenched (imp. & p. p.) of Trenc.
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