trenched

Meanings

• noun

  A trench is a long, narrow hole or depression in the ground, often used as a defensive position in war.

  - "The soldiers dug a trench to protect themselves from the enemy's gunfire."
  - "The trench system was crucial to the success of the Allied forces in World War I."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trenched
mended , lamented , extended

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Variants

List of all variants of trenched that leads to same result
trenched , trench , trenches , trenching

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Etymology

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Old French tranche, from tranchier, to hew or chop through.

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Trivia

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1. The deepest trench in the world is the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, located in the Pacific Ocean.

2. Trenches were first used in ancient warfare as early as 2500 BC.

3. During World War I, soldiers would often use rats as a food source while living in the trenches.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trench warfare: A military strategy involving the digging of extensive trenches and fortifications, used primarily during the First World War.

2. Siege warfare: A military strategy in which a force besieges a location, aiming to prevent the defenders from escaping or resupplying.

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Culture

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Trenches have played a significant role in military history, particularly during times of war. They have been used as defensive positions, communication lines, and utility channels for water, electricity, and other essential services.

How to Memorize "trenched"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, deep hole in the ground with soldiers hiding and protecting themselves from enemy fire.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trench' with the image of soldiers digging and fortifying their position during wartime.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Trench' starts with the letter 'T' and can be visualized as a long, narrow 'tube' in the ground.

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