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entrenchment

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en⋅trench⋅ment

  [en-trench-muhnt]
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–noun
1. the act of entrenching.
2. an entrenched position.
3. Usually, entrenchments. an earth breastwork or ditch for protection against enemy fire.
Origin:
1580–90; entrench + -ment
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en·trench   (ěn-trěnch')   
v.   en·trenched also in·trenched, en·trench·ing also in·trench·ing, en·trench·es also in·trench·es

v.   tr.

  1. To provide with a trench, especially for the purpose of fortifying or defending.

  2. To fix firmly or securely: "Today managed care plans are entrenched in the economy, enrolling 61 percent of the population" (Peter T. Kilborn).

v.   intr.

  1. To dig or occupy a trench.

  2. To encroach, infringe, or trespass.

en·trench'ment n.
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