deep trench
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Refers to a trench that extends far down from the surface.
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- The excavator dug a deep trench for the new sewer pipe.
- The Mariana Trench is an incredibly deep trench in the Pacific Ocean.
- Soldiers sought cover in a deep trench during the artillery barrage.
- The archaeologists carefully excavated the deep trench to find artifacts.
- A deep trench was cut across the field to improve drainage.
- The workers were warned about the dangers of falling into the deep trench.
- They had to shore up the sides of the deep trench to prevent a collapse.
- The cable was buried in a deep trench to protect it from damage.
- Looking down into the deep trench, I could barely see the bottom.
- Heavy rains quickly filled the deep trench with water.