όρυγμα — meaning in English

English meaning

• cutting noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
• trench noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.

Senses

όρυγμα is used for these senses in English:

• cutting (countable, UK) An open passage at a level lower than the surrounding terrain, dug for a canal, railway, or road to go through.
• trench (military) A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.

cutting — full definition

1. noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
2. noun A clipping cut from a newspaper or other printed text.
3. noun A channel dug through higher ground at a lower level than the surrounding land, for a road, railway, or canal to pass through.
4. adj Sharp or piercing, especially of remarks or criticism.

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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