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trenching

/trɛntʃɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does trenching mean?

noun, verb

The act of digging a trench, or a trench dug for a particular purpose. In the context of excavation, trenching is the process of digging a trench for the purpose of laying pipes, cables, or other infrastructure.

Example

"The excavation team began trenching for the new water main, carefully digging a trench through the soil to avoid damaging any underground utilities."

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