trench

  1. Noun.  A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground, especially in warfare.
  2. Noun.  (archaeology) A pit, usually rectangular with smooth walls and floor, excavated during an archaeological investigation.
  3. Noun.  (informal) A trench coat.
  4. Verb.  (usually, followed by {{term) To invade, especially with regard to the rights or the exclusive authority of another.
  5. Verb.  (military, infantry) To excavate an elongated pit for protection of soldiers and or equipment, usually perpendicular to the line of sight toward the enemy.
  6. Verb.  (archaeology) To excavate an elongated and often narrow pit.

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