trenches >> trɛn(t)ʃ
Definition: [noun] a long, narrow ditch.
Example: dig a trench around the perimeter of the fire
Definition: [noun] a long, narrow, deep depression in the ocean bed, typically one running parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone.
Example: the Marianas Trench
Definition: [noun] a trench coat.
Definition: [verb] dig a trench or trenches in (the ground).
Example: she trenched the terrace to a depth of 6 feet
Definition: [verb] border closely on; encroach on.
Example: this would surely trench very far on the dignity and liberty of citizens