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Meaning of trenching

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

trenching

verb

Definitions

  1. (usually followed by upon) To invade, especially with regard to the rights or the exclusive authority of another; to encroach.

  2. (infantry) To excavate an elongated pit for protection of soldiers and or equipment, usually perpendicular to the line of sight toward the enemy.

  3. To excavate an elongated and often narrow pit.

  4. To have direction; to aim or tend.

noun

Definitions

  1. The excavation of a trench.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Trenchant