entrenchment

[en-trench-muh nt]

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noun

the act of entrenching.
an entrenched position.
Usually entrenchments. an earth breastwork or ditch for protection against enemy fire.

Origin of entrenchment

First recorded in 1580–90; entrench + -ment

Related formsre·en·trench·ment, noun

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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, infraction

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Historical Examples of entrenchment

Bob Power stood up outside his entrenchment and peered at her.
The Red Hand of Ulster
George A. Birmingham
The latter built an entrenchment at their end of the bridge.
Rodney, the Ranger
John V. Lane
Albinik and Meroë were first taken to one of the gates of the entrenchment.
The Brass Bell
Eugne 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.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 6
Various

British Dictionary definitions for entrenchment

entrenchment

intrenchment

noun

the act of entrenching or state of being entrenched
a position protected by trenches
one of a series of deep trenches constructed as a shelter from gunfire

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Word Origin and History for entrenchment

1580s, from entrench + -ment.