trench 1
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
Hypernym
ditch 1
noun
a long narrow excavation in the earth
Part_meronym
entrenchment 1
noun
an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches
EnglishDerivationally related form
trench 2
verb
fortify by surrounding with trenches
Hyponym
a trench that provides protected passage between the rear and front lines of a defensive position
fire trench 1
noun
a trench especially constructed for the delivery of small-arms fire
moat 1
noun
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
slit trench 1
noun
narrow trench for shelter in battle
Part_holonym
entrenchment 1
noun
an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches
