1 trencher | Definition of trencher
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

trencher

noun (1)
tren·​cher | \ ˈtren-chÉ™r How to pronounce trencher (audio) \

Definition of trencher

 (Entry 1 of 3)

: a wooden platter for serving food

trencher

adjective

Definition of trencher (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : of or relating to a trencher or to meals
2 archaic : having the nature of a parasite : sycophantic

trencher

noun (2)
trench·​er | \ ˈtren-chÉ™r How to pronounce trencher (audio) \

Definition of trencher (Entry 3 of 3)

: one that digs trenches specifically : a usually self-propelled excavating machine typically employing a bucket conveyor and used to dig trenches especially for pipelines and cables

First Known Use of trencher

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1851, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for trencher

Noun (1)

Middle English trenchour knife, serving platter, from Anglo-French, from trencher to cut

Noun (2)

trench entry 2

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on trencher

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with trencher

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about trencher

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!