Associations to the word «Entrench»
Noun
- Bayonet
- Shovel
- Tool
- Spade
- Boer
- Corral
- Segregation
- Digging
- Confederate
- Pouch
- Trench
- Protectorate
- Apartheid
- Bunker
- Putnam
- Enactment
- Bureaucracy
- Dig
- Constitution
- Reinforcement
- Rifle
- Retreated
- Troop
- Raj
- Horseman
- Enemy
- Blanket
- Advance
- Cannon
- Position
- Rights
- Battalion
- Corps
- Equipment
- Remnant
- Brigade
- Helmet
- Manitoba
- Resolve
- Corruption
- Legion
- Legislation
- Carrier
- Artillery
- Infantry
- Army
- Cruz
- Pack
- Retreat
- Column
- Civilian
- Regime
- Fortress
- Restriction
- Norm
- Provision
- Knife
- Reform
- Force
- Argument
- Es
- Amendment
- Rebel
- Minority
- Soldier
- Fighting
- Weapon
- Belt
- Camp
Adjective
Wiktionary
ENTRENCH, verb. (construction) (archaeology) To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
ENTRENCH, verb. (military) To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
ENTRENCH, verb. (figuratively) To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
ENTRENCH, verb. To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; usually followed by on or upon.
ENTRENCH, verb. To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
Dictionary definition
ENTRENCH, verb. Fix firmly or securely.
ENTRENCH, verb. Impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains".
ENTRENCH, verb. Occupy a trench or secured area; "The troops dug in for the night".
Wise words
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