trench

Definition

  • noun: a long, narrow hole that is dug in the ground
  • noun: a long cut in the ground
  • verb: to make a cut in
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: ditch, carve, intrench

Examples

  • These people are working every day down 'in the trenches' to improve the lives of refugees.

  • a brave soldier who fought in the 'trenches' in World War I

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yeah. I lost a good buddy in an accident... right about here. Near the Challenger deep trench. Yeah, I'm sorry about that. We know the Meg's attracted to the cable. And with it running (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon
  • (..) to pick up the pace. What's his current position? feet down, and yards from the edge of the trench. That's a five-mile drop-off. So remind him not to do any sightseeing. Deep Calm, (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon