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Trenches

Scope note

Use for long, narrow, usually steep-sided cuts into the earth, as to receive pipes, wires, or footings; may also be used for defensive cuts, especially when the excavated earth is heaped in front as a barrier. For defensive cuts in which the earth is not used as added protection, use "fosses" or "moats."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008022

Broader Terms used

cuts

Equivalent Terms used

trench

Created

13yrs ago

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