trench
noun
a long, narrow excavation in the ground, the earth from which is thrown up in front to serve as a shelter from enemy fire or attack.
is trenching
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present progressiveof trench (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Some people shrink from them, and say that it is trenching upon the central doctrine of the Gospel, when we speak about drinking of the cup which Christ drank of.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) by Maclaren, Alexander
I am used to that; but this is trenching on sacred ground.'
From The Pillars of the House, V1 by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
It is more than rashness for any mortal to say to the strong, treacherous ocean, “Thus far shalt thou go, and no farther;” it is trenching on the privilege of Omnipotence.
From Sword and Gown A Novel by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)
A gardener is most particular to keep the top soil on the top, and not to bury it, when he is trenching.
From Lessons on Soil by Russell, E. J.
