English / word
trench
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a long, narrow ditch dug in the ground, especially one used for military defense or laying pipes; a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
a long narrow ditch dug in the ground for defense in warfare
In context
01
Soldiers hid in the trench during the enemy attack.
02
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
Synonyms
channel,ditch,foxhole
Antonyms
hill,ridge,mound
Collocations
trench warfare,dig a trench,deep trench