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entrenchment

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en·trench  (n-trnch) also in·trench (n-)
v. en·trenched also in·trenched, en·trench·ing also in·trench·ing, en·trench·es also in·trench·es
v.tr.
1. To provide with a trench, especially for the purpose of fortifying or defending.
2. To fix firmly or securely: "Today managed care plans are entrenched in the economy, enrolling 61 percent of the population" (Peter T. Kilborn).
v.intr.
1. To dig or occupy a trench.
2. To encroach, infringe, or trespass.

en·trenchment n.

entrenchment, intrenchment [ɪnˈtrɛntʃmənt]
n
1. the act of entrenching or state of being entrenched
2. (Military) a position protected by trenches
3. (Military) one of a series of deep trenches constructed as a shelter from gunfire
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.entrenchmententrenchment - an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches
fortification, munition - defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
retrenchment - entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense
trench - a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
Translations
entrenchment [ɪnˈtrentʃmənt] N
1. (Mil) → trinchera f
2. (= establishment) [of rights, standards] → afianzamiento m
entrenchment
n (Mil) → Verschanzung f
entrenchment [ɪnˈtrɛntʃmənt] ntrincea
entrenchment [ɪnˈtrɛntʃmənt] ntrincea


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Just behind it they came upon some dozens of soldiers, continually replaced by others, who ran from the entrenchment.
The quarters of Monsieur were at Dompierre; the quarters of the king were sometimes at Estree, sometimes at Jarrie; the cardinal's quarters were upon the downs, at the bridge of La Pierre, in a simple house without any entrenchment.
Caesar, of course, had a little place at Walton - a camp, or an entrenchment, or something of that sort.
 
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