trench
- Noun. A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground, especially in warfare.
- Noun. (archaeology) A pit, usually rectangular with smooth walls and floor, excavated during an archaeological investigation.
- Noun. (informal) A trench coat.
- Verb. (usually, followed by {{term) To invade, especially with regard to the rights or the exclusive authority of another.
- 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.
- Verb. (archaeology) To excavate an elongated and often narrow pit.
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