intrench
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
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Instead of attacking, the French began to intrench themselves, and in order to clear the battle-field a truce was arranged.
From The Franco-German War of 1870-71 by Count Helmuth
The prince intends to intrench himself at Suhovola or Yanov and receive battle.
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
Before knowing the true situation, he gave orders to retire and intrench with a view to a siege.
From The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry by Samuel H. Fletcher
On August 15 Baum came in touch with Stark's forces, but he hesitated to attack and proceeded to intrench.
From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Herbert Eugene Bolton
They were proceeding to intrench themselves, but were driven into their tents by a drenching rain.
From The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools by Washington Irving
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