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Trenching

(usually followed by upon) To invade, especially with regard to the rights or the exclusive authority of another; to encroach.

📖 Definitions of "Trenching"

verb
  1. 1

    (usually followed by upon) To invade, especially with regard to the rights or the exclusive authority of another; to encroach.

  2. 2

    (infantry) To excavate an elongated pit for protection of soldiers and or equipment, usually perpendicular to the line of sight toward the enemy.

  3. 3

    To excavate an elongated and often narrow pit.

  4. 4

    To have direction; to aim or tend.

noun
  1. 1

    The excavation of a trench.

adjective
  1. 1

    Trenchant

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