intrench
verb (used with or without object)
intrenchment
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a word derived from
intrench.
Example Sentences
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The Morgan men explained that Southern's intrenchment policy put dividends out of the question.
From Time Magazine Archive
But the Turkish guns struck mainly at the intrenchment of the town.
From Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
When they reached the intrenchment, they dismounted and began to ascend.
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
At the Polish intrenchment the avalanche of attack covered completely the narrow line of the Polish regiments.
From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
Taking note of all this, Kmita began to sink holes quietly in the slope of the intrenchment and to climb slowly to the gun.
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
