Rechercher
to trench
01
creuser une tranchée, enterrer
to dig a long, narrow hole in the ground
Transitive: to trench the ground
Example
They trenched the ground around the house for drainage.
In archaeology, experts trench the site to reveal historical layers.
Gardeners may trench the soil to create irrigation channels for better water flow.
02
creuser, trancher
to create a deep and often narrow cut or groove in something
Transitive: to trench a cut or groove
03
creuser une tranchée, trancher
to dig a long, narrow excavation in the ground
Intransitive
04
trancher, creuser des tranchées
to dig defensive fortifications for protection
Transitive: to trench an area or place
05
empiéter sur, porter atteinte à
to encroach on or invade a domain or right
Intransitive: to trench on a domain or right | to trench upon a domain or right
Example
The government 's censorship laws are trenching on freedom of speech.
The new regulations are trenching on the autonomy of local governments.
The new policy is trenching on individual privacy rights, sparking debates about surveillance and data collection.
Trench
01
tranchée
a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire
Example
Life in the trench was harsh, with constant exposure to the elements and the ever-present threat of enemy fire.
The engineers reinforced the trench with wooden beams to prevent it from collapsing during heavy rains.
From their position in the trench, the troops could see the enemy fortifications just a few hundred yards away.
02
tranchée, fosse
a long, narrow excavation or ditch dug into the ground, typically for military purposes, drainage, or archaeological exploration
Example
Subduction trenches are geological features where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another, such as the Peru-Chile Trench along the western coast of South America.
Erosional trenches in desert landscapes, like the Grand Canyon, reveal layers of rock deposited over millions of years.
The Hadal trenches, found in the deepest parts of the ocean, host unique ecosystems adapted to extreme pressures and darkness.
03
tranchée, fosse
a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor
Exemple
They trenched the ground around the house for drainage.
In archaeology, experts trench the site to reveal historical layers.
Gardeners may trench the soil to create irrigation channels for better water flow.
Construction workers trench the area to lay utility pipes underground.
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