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Schützengraben — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • trench noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.

Senses

Schützengraben is used for these senses in English:

  • trench (military) A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.

trench — full definition

  1. noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.
  2. noun A deep, narrow defensive ditch used by soldiers in war.
  3. verb To dig a long narrow ditch.
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