trench in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
trench in Santali
trench in Sindhi سنڌي
trench in Tamil தமிழ்
trench in Telugu తెలుగు
trench in English
- trench⇄expr. trench on (or upon),
a. to trespass upon.
Ex. Though I squandered my own property, I have not trenched on yours (Mrs. H. Wood). This scheme ... may seem to trench on the liberty of individuals (J. Robertson).
b. (Figurative.) to - trench⇄expr. trench to (or unto), (Obsolete.) to extend in effect to.
Ex. In law it is said the demise of the King, and a gift unto the King, without saying more, trenches to his successors (Sir H. Finch). - trench⇄expr. trenches, a system of ditches built as a military defense line.
Ex. After World War I, the canard spread that France had even collected rent for the use of trenches on its soil (Time). - trench⇄noun 1. a long, narrow ditch with earth, sandbags, logs, or other shield put up in front to protect soldiers against enemy fire and attack.
2. a deep furrow; ditch.
Ex. to dig a trench around a tent to drain off water.
3. a long, narr - trench⇄trench, noun, verb.
- trench⇄v.i. to dig ditches or trenches.
Ex. (Figurative.) Madam, I am bold to trench so far upon your privacy (Philip Massinger). - trench⇄v.t. 1. to dig a trench or trenches in (the ground).
Ex. to trench the ground around a fort or camp.
2. to surround with a trench; fortify with trenches.
Ex. The place which they had trenched, ditched, and fortified with ordnance (Edwa