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

  • (..) the place My dad was talking about. Is there a different mailroom? No. This is the only one. It's not very shiny. Now... over here's the trench. All the mail comes out that shooter. Scan and find the floor each piece is moving to. Put it in a canister (..)
    2003 Elf