trencher

UK
/ˈtrɛn.tʃə/
US
/ˈtrɛn.tʃɚ/

Translations

trenchernoun
trenchers
pl
UK
/ˈtrɛn.tʃə/
US
/ˈtrɛn.tʃɚ/
The construction crew used a trencher to dig the trenches for the new pipeline.
Строительная бригада использовала траншеекопатель для рытья траншей под новый трубопровод.
In medieval times, people often ate from a trencher made of stale bread.
В средние века люди часто ели с тарелки, сделанной из черствого хлеба.
Additional translations

Definitions

trenchernoun
A wooden plate or platter for serving food, commonly used in medieval times.
The feast was served on a large trencher, with meats and breads piled high.
A person or machine that digs trenches, especially for laying pipes or cables.
The construction crew used a trencher to dig the trenches for the new water pipes.