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·trench ment 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
| Noun | 1. |  entrenchment - an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenchesfortification, 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
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