trenchers

[US]/[ˈtrɛn.tʃə(r)]/
[UK]/[ˈtrɛn.tʃɚ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a large, flat dish, typically made of wood or earthenware, used in the past for serving food.; a long, narrow ditch or excavation, especially one dug by soldiers in the field.; a long, narrow area of low-lying ground between hills or mountains.

Phrases & Collocations

serve on trenchers

wooden trenchers

washing trenchers

stacking trenchers

old trenchers

making trenchers

used trenchers

carved trenchers

simple trenchers

large trenchers

Example Sentences

the medieval kitchen staff used trenchers to serve food to diners.

we found several old trenchers in the museum's collection.

the cook stacked trenchers high with roasted meats and vegetables.

many trenchers were made of thick, stale bread.

guests would often take their trenchers home as a snack.

the trenchers served as a disposable plate in medieval times.

archaeologists unearthed numerous trenchers at the castle site.

the trenchers were often soaked in gravy or sauces.

cleaning trenchers was a time-consuming task for servants.

the trenchers provided a base for the main course.

we studied the markings on the trenchers to learn more.

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