trench
Translation
trench, ditch, channel
Examples
Soldiers fought from the trenches in World War I.
Soldiers fought from the trenches in World War I.
Workers dug a trench for the new water pipe.
Workers dug a trench for the new water pipe.
Grammar Patterns
a trench for ((sth.)) a long narrow hole dug in the ground for a purpose Workers dug a trench for the new water pipe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ditch, furrow, channel
Etymology
From Old French 'trenchier', meaning 'to cut'. It refers to a ditch 'cut' into the ground.
Memory Tips
Think of the trenches in World War I, or a 'trench coat', which was originally worn by soldiers in the trenches.