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

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

World War I was a symmetrical war, almost equal size forces dug into trenches.

From The Wall Street Journal

This season, trenches were everywhere - mostly in the trademark light beige, but some fashion houses decided to add a twist with vibrant inner linings like Celine or different fabrics and colours at Saint Laurent.

From BBC

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