1. noun /tɹɛntʃ/
I was the first person in my high school to wear a trench and fedora constantly, and Ben was one of the first to wear a black trench.
b) A pit, usually rectangular with smooth walls and floor, excavated during an archaeological investigation.
A classic trench can work in any kind of weather and goes well with almost anything.
See Also: tranche
2. verb /tɹɛntʃ/
Shee is the Judge, Thou Executioner, Or if thou needs wouldst trench upon her power, Thou mightst have yet enjoyd thy crueltie, With some more thrift, and more varietie.
b) To excavate an elongated pit for protection of soldiers and or equipment, usually perpendicular to the line of sight toward the enemy.
He could make what laws he pleased, as long as those laws did not trench upon property rights.
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