Definition of trench
- activists working in the trenches
dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property
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15th century
: a long, narrow hole that is dug in the ground
: a deep, narrow hole in the ground that is used as protection for soldiers
: a long, narrow hole in the ocean floor
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