Synonyms for

Trenches

Verb / ˈtrentʃɪz / Another word for trenches — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'trenches' refers to long, narrow ditches typically used for military purposes.

Synonyms & similar words

encroach oceanicabyss deep impinge entrench trench ditch ditches furrows channels trenchworks excavations gullies grooves ravines crevices moats canyons gorges ruts gutters fosses dells depressions pits holes burrows

Synonyms by register

Formal

ditches furrows channels excavations

Informal

holes gaps cracks grooves

Literary

chasms gorges ravines

Antonyms

peaks summits crests heights ridges highlands

Common collocations

  • deep trenches
  • open trenches
  • front-line trenches
  • communication trenches
  • digging trenches
  • life in the trenches
  • trenches of WWI
  • shell holes and trenches

Word family

noun trench
verb trench

Usage note

Primarily refers to a long, narrow ditch dug in the ground, often for military purposes. Can also refer to geological features like ocean trenches.

Example sentences

  1. The workers were digging trenches to lay the pipes for the new water system.
  2. The soldiers hid in the trenches to avoid enemy fire.
  3. The archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the trenches.
  4. The rainwater filled the trenches and caused flooding.
  5. The construction crew used heavy machinery to dig the trenches for the foundation.

Quotes

  • "In the trenches, I learned the true meaning of sacrifice." - Unknown
  • "Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don't have the strength." - Theodore Roosevelt
  • "In the trenches, soldiers become brothers." - Unknown

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