entrenched

[en-trench] Example Sentences

en·trench

[en-trench]
verb (used with object)
1.
to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly: safely entrenched behind undeniable facts.
2.
to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).
verb (used without object)
3.
to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually followed by on or upon): to entrench on the domain or rights of another.

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Entrenched is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
Also, intrench.


Origin:
1545–55; en-1 + trench

re·en·trench, verb
un·en·trenched, adjective


1. settle, ensconce, set, implant, embed.

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  • Books have always been an escape to another place, a spur to thought and a challenge to entrenched patterns.
  • The main limiting factor is entrenched interests, not technology or wind availability.
  • But this wouldn't solve the entrenched problems of agriculture.
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entrench or intrench (ɪnˈtrɛntʃ)
 
vb
1.  (tr) to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it
2.  (tr) to fix or establish firmly, esp so as to prevent removal or change
3.  (intr; foll by on or upon) to trespass or encroach; infringe
 
intrench or intrench
 
vb
 
en'trenched or intrench
 
adj
 
in'trenched or intrench
 
adj
 
en'trencher or intrench
 
n
 
in'trencher or intrench
 
n

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