trench

1. A long, narrow ditch or hole in the ground; either manmade, or formed naturally through erosion or tectonic plate movement.

   The trenches for installing the underground cables were dug with a trencher.

   Graben

   транше́яtranšéja, око́пokóp, ровrov

   транше́яtranšéja, око́пokóp, окі́пokíp

   any long ditch cut in the ground

2. A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.

   The soldiers in the trenches rely on logistical support.

   Schützengraben, Graben

   око́пokóp, транше́яtranšéja, ровrov

   око́пokóp, окі́пokíp, транше́яtranšéja

3. A pit, usually rectangular with smooth walls and floor, excavated during an archaeological investigation.

4. (informal)A trench coat.

1. Tom is wearing a trench coat.

   Том носить тренчкот. — deniko

   ruТом в плаще. — marafon

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2. Tom was wearing a trench coat.

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3. I don't own a trench coat.

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4. Tom wasn't wearing a trench coat.

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5. Both Tom and Mary were wearing trench coats.

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