Trench

A long, narrow, deep depression in the ocean floor that parallels a convergent boundary involving at least one oceanic plate. A narrow, straight, elongate, U-shaped valley between two mountain ranges. A narrow stream-eroded canyon, gulley, or depression with steep sides. A long, narrow, deep depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides. Also known as submarine trench.

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