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TRENCH
A long, narrow excavation used as a means of concealment or protection, or to insert pipes or other features into the ground.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Defence
>> Trench
>> Trench
>>> Slit Trench
>>> Weapons Pit
>>> Slit Trench
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| DITCH | A long, narrow channel dug in the ground, used for irrigation or drainage, as a boundary or as part of a defensive barrier. |
