Trench

Pronunciation: /trɛntʃ/

Definitions of trench

noun A long, narrow ditch typically used for military purposes such as defense or drainage.

Example Sentences

A1 The soldiers dug a trench to protect themselves from enemy fire.

A2 During World War I, soldiers spent months living in muddy trenches.

B1 The archaeologists discovered ancient pottery shards in the trench they were excavating.

B2 The construction crew had to dig a deep trench in order to lay the new water pipes.

C1 The trench warfare of World War I resulted in devastating casualties on both sides.

C2 The intricate system of trenches and tunnels in the battlefield was a testament to the soldiers' resourcefulness.

Examples of trench in a Sentence

formal The soldiers dug a deep trench to protect themselves from enemy fire.

informal I almost tripped and fell into that trench on the side of the road.

slang That party was so boring, I felt like I was stuck in a social trench all night.

figurative She felt like she was in a deep emotional trench after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of trench

• past tense: trenched
• plural: trenches
• comparative: more trench
• superlative: most trench
• present tense: trench
• future tense: will trench
• perfect tense: have trenched
• continuous tense: is trenching
• singular: trench
• positive degree: trench
• infinitive: to trench
• gerund: trenching
• participle: trenched

Origin and Evolution of trench

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'trench' originated from the Old French word 'trenche' which meant a cut or incision.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'trench' expanded to refer to a long, narrow ditch typically used for military purposes, such as fortifications or drainage. Today, 'trench' can also refer to a deep cut in the ground or a long narrow excavation.