intrench
[in-
trench
]
/ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
1.
entrench
.
Related forms
reintrench,
verb
unintrenched,
adjective
Examples from the web for
intrench
He had no better implement with which to
intrench
himself in the land than a clam-shell.
He was to get as near the enemy as possible during the day and
intrench
himself so as to hold his position until the next morning.
He had no better implement with which to
intrench
himself in the land than a clam-shell.
He had no better implement with which to
intrench
himself in the land than a clam- shell.
British Dictionary definitions for
intrench
entrench
/
ɪnˈtrɛntʃ
/
verb
1.
(
transitive
) to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it
2.
(
transitive
) to fix or establish firmly, esp so as to prevent removal or change
3.
(
intransitive; foll by on or upon
) to trespass or encroach; infringe
Derived Forms
entrenched,
intrenched,
adjective
entrencher,
intrencher,
noun
intrench
/
ɪnˈtrɛntʃ
/
verb
1.
a less common spelling of
entrench
Derived Forms
intrencher,
noun
intrenchment,
noun