entrenchment
[en-trench-muh nt]
noun
the act of entrenching.
an entrenched position.
Usually entrenchments. an earth breastwork or ditch for protection against enemy fire.
Origin of entrenchment
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Related Words for entrenchment
raid, intrusion, violation, onslaught, offensive, infringement, assault, breach, incursion, aggression, infiltration, gully, dike, trough, gorge, moat, pit, foxhole, waterway, infractionExamples from the Web for entrenchment
Historical Examples of entrenchment
Bob Power stood up outside his entrenchment and peered at her.
The Red Hand of UlsterGeorge A. Birmingham
The latter built an entrenchment at their end of the bridge.
Rodney, the RangerJohn V. Lane
Albinik and Meroë were first taken to one of the gates of the entrenchment.
The Brass BellEugne Sue
Half the entrenchment was manned by the Highlanders, and the other half by Rifles.
South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6)Louis Creswicke
The new palace is within an entrenchment just outside the city.
entrenchment
intrenchment
noun
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