trenches

British  

/ ˈtrɛntʃɪz /

plural noun

1. a system of excavations used for the protection of troops, esp those ( the Trenches ) used at the front line in World War I

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Example Sentences

Great every time though, he rips and clearly has some behind-the-scenes buzz from the songwriter trenches.

From Los Angeles Times

The lawn is cut with trenches for people to jump in when Hitler’s bombs start falling.

From Literature

I feel like trenches are really back in season.

From Los Angeles Times

While historically great Hurricane squads featured explosive offenses and spectacular playmakers, this one—coached by former Miami lineman Mario Cristobal—is defined by muscular play in the trenches and a sack-happy defensive line.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a ton of work—clearing the rocks, digging trenches for the thick slabs of wood to make the edges of the trails or to create steps on the steep inclines up a hill.

From Literature

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