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TRENCHING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Trenching.

Trenching - as a noun

A ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ditch
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deepoceanic abyss

Any long ditch cut in the ground

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ditch
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Trenching - as a verb

Impinge or infringe upon

Example: "This impinges on my rights as an individual"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encroachentrenchimpinge

Fortify by surrounding with trenches

Example: "He trenched his military camp"

Cut or carve deeply into

Example: "Letters trenched into the stone"

Set, plant, or bury in a trench

Example: "Trench the fallen soldiers"

Cut a trench in, as for drainage

Example: "Ditch the land to drain it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ditch

Dig a trench or trenches

Example: "The national guardsmen were sent out to trench"

Trenching - as an adjective

Trenchant

Example Sentences

"The construction workers used trenching to dig a deep hole for the foundation."
"The trenching in the field was done to lay underground pipes for irrigation."
"After heavy rain, the trenching in the street filled with water."
"The archaeological team used trenching to explore the ancient site."
"The trenching along the coast was done to prevent erosion."
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Word Game Points

Is TRENCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trenching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRENCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is TRENCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trenching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRENCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is TRENCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trenching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRENCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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