Something that is transverse: spec. Fortification. ? = traverse, n. 8. Obsolete. rare.

the trench or trenches forming the front line in trench warfare.

Affording communication, connecting; (also) connected. Cf. communicate, v. 10.

(see quot.).

a straight section of a trench with a concealed parapet or platform for use when firing upon the enemy; = fire bay n. at fire, n. int.compounds 2a.

a subsidiary trench forming a means of communication between two different positions.

a deep and narrow trench from which soldiers can fire.

spec. In the First World War (1914–18): a hole in the ground used by troops as a shelter against enemy fire or as a firing point (cf. foxhole, n.…

a trench forming part of a line of strongpoints in the rear of the strongpoints of a firing line.

A hole in the ground used by troops as a shelter against enemy fire or as a firing point.

a straight section of a trench with a concealed parapet or platform for use when firing upon the enemy; cf. firing bay n. at firing, n. compounds 2.

a narrow trench made to accommodate and protect a soldier or weapon in battle.