intransitive verb
Definition: To dig a long, narrow hole in the ground, often for military purposes or to lay pipes.
Example: The soldiers had to trench along the front line to protect themselves from enemy fire.
noun
Definition: A long, narrow hole or ditch in the ground, often used for military purposes or to hold water.
Example: The soldiers dug a trench to protect themselves from enemy fire.
transitive verb
Definition: To dig a long, narrow hole in the ground, often for military purposes or to lay pipes.
Example: The workers will trench the area to install new water pipes.