trenched

We have found lemma(root) word of trenched : trench.

Definitions


[trɛn(t)ʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a long, narrow ditch
(e.g: dig a trench around the perimeter of the fire)

- a long, narrow, deep depression in the ocean bed, typically one running parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone
(e.g: the Marianas Trench)

- a trench coat


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the senses ‘track cut through a wood’ and ‘sever by cutting’): from Old French trenche (noun), trenchier (verb), based on Latin truncare (see truncate)


[trɛn(t)ʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- dig a trench or trenches in (the ground)
(e.g: she trenched the terrace to a depth of 6 feet)

- border closely on; encroach on
(e.g: this would surely trench very far on the dignity and liberty of citizens)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the senses ‘track cut through a wood’ and ‘sever by cutting’): from Old French trenche (noun), trenchier (verb), based on Latin truncare (see truncate)




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