Synonyms for
Trench
Definition
A long, narrow ditch dug in the ground.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- deep trench
- open trench
- trench warfare
- dig a trench
- trench foot
- trench coat
- trenches of
- World War I trenches
Word family
Usage note
While 'trench' can refer to a ditch, it is most commonly associated with military fortifications. 'Trenchant' is related but means sharp or incisive, often used for criticism or analysis.
Example sentences
- The construction workers dug a trench for the new water line.
- The archaeologists found a trench that was dug by ancient people.
- The farmer used a trench to irrigate his crops.
- The soldiers hid in the trench during the battle.
- The car got stuck in a deep trench.
Quotes
In the trenches, the soldiers were exposed to the rain and cold.
The trenches were filled with mud and water.
The soldiers had to crawl through the narrow trenches to avoid enemy fire.