trench in English
- trench⇄expr. trench on (or upon),
a. to trespass upon.
Ex. Though I squandered my own property, I have not trenched on yours (Mrs. H. Wood). This scheme ... may seem to trench on the liberty of individuals (J. Robertson).
b. (Figurative.) to - trench⇄expr. trench to (or unto), (Obsolete.) to extend in effect to.
Ex. In law it is said the demise of the King, and a gift unto the King, without saying more, trenches to his successors (Sir H. Finch). - trench⇄expr. trenches, a system of ditches built as a military defense line.
Ex. After World War I, the canard spread that France had even collected rent for the use of trenches on its soil (Time). - trench⇄noun 1. a long, narrow ditch with earth, sandbags, logs, or other shield put up in front to protect soldiers against enemy fire and attack.
2. a deep furrow; ditch.
Ex. to dig a trench around a tent to drain off water.
3. a long, narr - trench⇄trench, noun, verb.
- trench⇄v.i. to dig ditches or trenches.
Ex. (Figurative.) Madam, I am bold to trench so far upon your privacy (Philip Massinger). - trench⇄v.t. 1. to dig a trench or trenches in (the ground).
Ex. to trench the ground around a fort or camp.
2. to surround with a trench; fortify with trenches.
Ex. The place which they had trenched, ditched, and fortified with ordnance (Edwa
trench in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
trench in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
trench in Sindhi سنڌي
trench in Tamil தமிழ்
trench in Telugu తెలుగు
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