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approach trench

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun approach trench has 1 sense
  1. approach trench, communication trench - a trench that provides protected passage between the rear and front lines of a defensive position
    --1 is a kind of trench

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Approach Trench


Noun

A trench or a ditch dug in order to provide a safe and protected path towards a specific destination or during military operations.


Example Sentences:

  1. The soldiers carefully advanced through the approach trench towards the enemy's stronghold.
  2. In order to reach the construction site, they had to navigate through an approach trench that was filled with muddy water.
  3. During World War I, soldiers commonly used approach trenches to reach the enemy's defensive positions.

Verb

(transitive) To dig or construct an approach trench for the purpose of reaching or accessing a specific location.


Example Sentences:

  1. The construction crew was tasked with approaching the building from the rear, so they had to approach trench the area beforehand.
  2. Before beginning the excavation project, the team needed to approach trench the site to ensure safe access for their heavy machinery.
  3. The military engineers took several days to approach trench the battlefield, creating a well-protected passage for the troops.

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