Traunch

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /tɹɔntʃ/
• Rhymes: -É”ntʃ

Origin

Late Anglo-Norman traunche (Old French tranche).

Full definition of traunch

Noun

1. One of a series of allotments (of funds for a certain purpose).
• 2004, George W. Bush, speech following tsunami disaster:First of all, we provide immediate cash relief to the tune of about $35 million. And then there will be an assessment of the damage, so that the relief is -- the next traunch of relief will be spent wisely.
2. One set or portion of a series.

Verb

1. To divide into parts or portions of a series (especially of allotments of funds).

Adjective

1. Divided into portions or parts of a series (especially of allotments of funds).