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entrench — en*trench , v. t. 1. (Mil.) To surround with a trench or with intrenchments, as in fortification; to fortify with a ditch and parapet. Same as {intrench}. [1913 Webster] 2. to establish in a position from which dislodgement is difficult; to place … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
intrench — [in trench′] vt., vi. ENTRENCH … English World dictionary
entrench — [en trench′, intrench′] vt. [ EN 1 + TRENCH] 1. to surround or fortify with a trench or trenches 2. to establish securely: used in the passive voice or with a reflexive pronoun [an official entrenched in office] 3. to cut down into, as by erosion … English World dictionary
entrench — v. (also intrench) 1 tr. establish firmly (in a defensible position, in office, etc.). 2 tr. surround (a post, army, town, etc.) with a trench as a fortification. 3 tr. apply extra safeguards to (rights etc. guaranteed by legislation). 4 intr.… … Useful english dictionary
entrench — /en trench /, v.t. 1. to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly: safely entrenched behind undeniable facts. 2. to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.). v.i. 3. to encroach;… … Universalium
entrench — also intrench verb Date: 1548 transitive verb 1. a. to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense b. to place (oneself) in a strong defensive position c. to establish solidly < entrenched themselves in the business > 2. to cut… … New Collegiate Dictionary
intrench — variant of entrench … New Collegiate Dictionary
intrench — /in trench /, v.t., v.i. entrench. * * * … Universalium
entrench — en·trench || ɪn trentʃ v. settle firmly, strongly establish; establish a strong defensive position; dig foxholes or trenches for defense; intrude, encroach (also intrench) … English contemporary dictionary
intrench — in·trench || ɪn trentʃ v. settle firmly, strongly establish; establish a strong defensive position; dig foxholes or trenches for defense; intrude, encroach (also entrench) … English contemporary dictionary
