Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Trenches.
How to pronounce trenches:
US
Trenches - as a noun
A ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ditch11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Trenches - as a verb
Impinge or infringe upon
Example: "This impinges on my rights as an individual"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encroach15entrench13impinge12Fortify by surrounding with trenches
Example: "He trenched his military camp"
Cut or carve deeply into
Example: "Letters trenched into the stone"
Set, plant, or bury in a trench
Example: "Trench the fallen soldiers"
Cut a trench in, as for drainage
Example: "Ditch the land to drain it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ditch11Dig a trench or trenches
Example: "The national guardsmen were sent out to trench"
Example Sentences
"Soldiers dug trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire."
"The archaeologists uncovered ancient trenches at the excavation site."
"During World War I, soldiers fought in the trenches for months."
"The construction workers were tasked with digging trenches for the new water pipes."
"After heavy rain, the trenches in the field were filled with water."
Word Game Points
Is TRENCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trenches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRENCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is TRENCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trenches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRENCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is TRENCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trenches is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRENCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
