About The Word Intrenchment
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Intrenchment
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What's The Definition Of Intrenchment?
[n] an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches
Synonyms | Synonyms for Intrenchment: entrenchment Related Terms | Find terms related to Intrenchment: See Also | fortification | munition | retrenchment | trench Intrenchment In Webster's Dictionary \In*trench"ment\, n. [From {Intrench}.]
1. The act of intrenching or the state of being intrenched.
2. (Mil.) Any defensive work consisting of at least a trench
or ditch and a parapet made from the earth thrown up in
making such a ditch.
On our side, we have thrown up intrenchments on
Winter and Prospect Hills. --Washington.
3. Any defense or protection.
4. An encroachment or infringement.
The slight intrenchment upon individual freedom.
--Southey.
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