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trench in Malay

parit

/ˈtɹɛnt͡ʃ/

trench in Malay: parit, jurang. In English, trench means a long, narrow ditch or hole in the ground; either manmade, or formed naturally through erosion or tectonic plate movement.

Malay words for trench

long, narrow ditch or hole
parit, jurang

English meaning of trench

  1. noun A long, narrow ditch or hole in the ground; either manmade, or formed naturally through erosion or tectonic plate movement.
  2. noun A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.
  3. noun A pit, usually rectangular with smooth walls and floor, excavated during an archaeological investigation.
  4. noun A trench coat.

Full definition of trench

trench in a sentence

  • The trenches for installing the underground cables were dug with a trencher.
  • The soldiers in the trenches rely on logistical support.
  • to trench land for the purpose of draining it

trench in other languages

Questions about trench in Malay

What is the meaning of trench in Malay?
Trench in Malay is parit, jurang.
Apakah maksud trench dalam bahasa Melayu?
Trench: parit, jurang.
What does trench mean in English?
Trench means a long, narrow ditch or hole in the ground; either manmade, or formed naturally through erosion or tectonic plate movement.

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