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in-trenches
in·trench
/
ɪnˈtrɛntʃ
/
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in-
trench
]
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verb (used with object),
verb
(used without object)
entrench
.
Related forms
re·in·trench,
verb
un·in·trenched,
adjective
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World English Dictionary
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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intrench
(ɪnˈtrɛntʃ)
—
vb
a less common spelling of
entrench
in'trencher
—
n
in'trenchment
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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"He began therefore to invest the fortress of my heart by a circumvallation of distant bows and respectful looks; he then entrenched his forces in the deep caution of never uttering an unguarded word or syllable. His designs being yet covered, he played off from several quarters a large battery of compliments. But here he found a repulse from the enemy by an absolute rejection of such fulsome praise, and this forced him back again close into his former trenches."
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