trench in Dutch
trench in Dutch is sloot, geul, greppel — trench means a long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.
trench in Dutch
sloot
A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
geul
A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
greppel
A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
loopgraaf
(military) A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.
What does "trench" mean?
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noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.
"Workers dug a trench to lay the new water pipe."
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noun A deep, narrow defensive ditch used by soldiers in war.
"Soldiers spent months living in the trenches during the war."
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verb To dig a long narrow ditch.
"The crew trenched along the field to install drainage."
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trench in a sentence
- Workers dug a trench to lay the new water pipe.
- Soldiers spent months living in the trenches during the war.
- The crew trenched along the field to install drainage.
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What is "trench" in Dutch?
"trench" in Dutch is sloot, geul, greppel. trench means: A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.
How do you use "trench" in a sentence?
Example: "Workers dug a trench to lay the new water pipe." In Dutch, "trench" is sloot, geul, greppel.
Are there other ways to say "trench" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "trench": sloot, geul, greppel, loopgraaf.
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