entrencher
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entrench or intrench (ɪnˈtrɛntʃ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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; |
| 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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Entrencher
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