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trench
Definition
A trench is a long, narrow ditch dug in the ground. It is usually used for military purposes, such as for sheltering soldiers from enemy fire.
Trenches can be very deep, sometimes up to 20 feet deep. They can also be very long, sometimes up to miles long.
Trenches are often dug in a zigzag pattern, so that soldiers can move from one trench to another without being exposed to enemy fire.
Trenches were used extensively during World War I, and they played an important role in the fighting. They are still used today in some military conflicts.
How can the word be used?
The soldiers dug trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire.
Different forms of the word
Noun:
a long, narrow ditch dug in the ground, especially for military purposes.
Verb:
to dig a trench.
Etymology
The word "trench" comes from the Old French word "tranchier", which means "to cut".
The first recorded use of the word "trench" in English was in the 14th century.
The word "trench" is an Old French word, and it is related to the Italian word "trincea" and the Spanish word " trinchera".
Question
What is a trench?