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	Word or Phrase:	COMMUNICATION TRENCH *
	Definition:	A trench, usually linking two or more rows of trenches, enabling the conveyance of messages or equipment safely from one trench to another.

	Word or Phrase:	ANTI LANDING TRENCH *
	Definition:	A purpose built trench designed to prevent the successful landing of enemy glider-borne and airborne forces.

	Word or Phrase:	CONSTRUCTION TRENCH *
	Definition:	A trench dug in order to receive the foundations of a structure such as a stone wall etc.

	Word or Phrase:	GAS TESTING TRENCH *
	Definition:	A purpose-built trench used to test chemical warfare weapons.

	Word or Phrase:	PRACTICE TRENCH *
	Definition:	A system of trenches dug by troops for practice purposes.

	Word or Phrase:	SEAGULL TRENCH *
	Definition:	A trench in the form of a flattened 'W' with a flat concrete roof covered in turf, supported on concrete pillars. The name derives from the resemblance to a child's drawing of a seagull in flight.

	Word or Phrase:	ROBBER TRENCH *
	Definition:	Use broader site type where known

	Word or Phrase:	Trial Trench
	Definition:	A small regular hole that is usually square or rectangular in shape. Archaeologists dig trial trenches to discover if there are any archaeological remains at a particular location. See also excavation.

	Word or Phrase:	FIRE TRENCH *
	Definition:	A trench cut around a building or structure to prevent the spread of fire.

	Word or Phrase:	POST TRENCH *
	Definition:	A construction trench dug to receive a line of posts for a wall, with associated packing.

	Word or Phrase:	SLIT TRENCH *
	Definition:	A short trench used to protect troops or to provide defensive fire from, often dug for practice purposes.

	Word or Phrase:	TRENCH *
	Definition:	An excavation used as a means of concealment, protection or both.

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