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

  • (..) Forgive me, Father... Gentlemen, wouldn't it be better for us to sing something togheter? A beautiful lied, or something romantic old and decent? I'm sorry but i have to go into the trench. Properly talking, i'm happy, but if we are going to philosophize more, you'll have to convince me that (..)
    1965 Forest of the Hanged