enemy trench

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A trench occupied by opposing forces.

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Examples (10)

  • The soldiers launched a surprise attack on the enemy trench at dawn.
  • They could hear voices coming from the enemy trench just across no-man's-land.
  • Artillery fire was directed at the enemy trenches to weaken their defenses.
  • The scout crawled quietly toward the enemy trench to gather intelligence.
  • It was dangerous to peek over the top, as the enemy trench was only fifty yards away.
  • The infantry successfully captured the first line of enemy trenches
  • Gas masks were donned as smoke drifted over from the enemy trench.
  • The soldiers watched the enemy trench through periscopes for any sign of movement.
  • A white flag was raised from the enemy trench during the brief Christmas truce.
  • Heavy rain flooded both our positions and the enemy trench.