Vocabulary Entry

trench

|noun • verb

noun

A long, narrow ditch or excavation in the ground.

Example Sentences

"The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle."

"Water flows through the trench, helping to drain the field."

"We found several fossils while excavating the old trench."

verb

Example Sentences

"The workers will trench the site to lay the foundation."

"They need to trench the area before the rain makes it muddy."

"We will trench along the edge of the garden for drainage."