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trench|ant — «TREHN chuhnt», adjective. 1. sharp; keen; cutting: »trenchant wit, a trenchant remark. 2. vigorous and effective: »a trenchant policy. 3. clear cut; distinct: » … Useful english dictionary
trenchant — trench•ant [[t]ˈtrɛn tʃənt[/t]] adj. 1) incisive or keen, as language or a person; cutting: trenchant wit[/ex] 2) vigorous; energetic: a trenchant policy of reform[/ex] 3) clearly or sharply defined; clear cut; distinct • Etymology: 1275–1325; ME … From formal English to slang
trenchand — trenchˈant (Spenser trenchˈand) adjective 1. Cutting 2. Incisive, forthright 3. Sharply defined, distinct • • • Main Entry: ↑trench … Useful english dictionary
trenchant — trench|ant [ trentʃənt ] adjective trenchant comments or criticisms are expressed strongly and clearly … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
defense — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Resistance against assault Nouns 1. defense, protection, guard, ward; shielding, preservation, guardianship; self defense, self preservation; deterrent; defense or escape mechanism; resistance; safeguard … English dictionary for students
Trenchant — Trench ant, a. [OF. trenchant, F. tranchant, p. pr. See {Trench}, v. t.] 1. Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp. Trenchant was the blade. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] 2. Fig.: Keen; biting; severe; as, trenchant wit. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Intrenchant — In*trench ant, a. [Pref. in not + trenchant.] Not to be gashed or marked with furrows. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] As easy mayest thou the intrenchant air With thy keen sword impress, as make me bleed. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Trenchantly — Trench ant*ly, adv. In a trenchant, or sharp, manner; sharply; severely. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
trenchant — trenchancy, n. trenchantly, adv. /tren cheuhnt/, adj. 1. incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting: trenchant wit. 2. vigorous; effective; energetic: a trenchant policy of political reform. 3. clearly or sharply defined; clear… … Universalium
home — n 1. abode, domicile, domicil, dwelling, dwelling place, dwelling home, residence, residency, habitation, inhabitancy, Scot, and North Eng. bigging, Scot. howff; lodging, lodgings, lodging place, lodgement or lodgment, nest, roost, perch;… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
