'entrench' definitions:
Definition of 'entrench'
(from WordNet)
verb
Fix firmly or securely [syn: entrench, intrench]
verb
Impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains" [syn: impinge, encroach, entrench, trench]
verb
Occupy a trench or secured area; "The troops dug in for the night" [syn: entrench, dig in]
Definition of 'entrench'
From: GCIDE
- entrench \en*trench"\, v. t.
- 1. (Mil.) To surround with a trench or with intrenchments, as in fortification; to fortify with a ditch and parapet. Same as intrench. [1913 Webster]
- 2. to establish in a position from which dislodgement is difficult; to place firmly in a strong position. [PJC]
- 3. To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
- Syn: intrench. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'entrench'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- arm,
- armor,
- armor-plate,
- bank,
- barge in,
- barricade,
- battle,
- bed,
- blockade,
- break in,
- break in upon,
- bulwark,
- burst in,
- butt in,
- castellate,
- charge in,
- come between,
- confirm,
- crash,
- crash in,
- crash the gates,
- creep in,
- crenellate,
- crowd in,
- cut in,
- deep-dye,
- define,
- dig in,
- edge in,
- elbow in,
- embattle,
- embed,
- encroach,
- engraft,
- engrave,
- establish,
- etch,
- fence,
- fix,
- foist in,
- fortify,
- found,
- garrison,
- ground,
- horn in,
- impact,
- impinge,
- implant,
- impose,
- impose on,
- impose upon,
- impress,
- imprint,
- infiltrate,
- infix,
- infringe,
- ingrain,
- inscribe,
- insinuate,
- interfere,
- interlope,
- interpose,
- intervene,
- intrude,
- invade,
- irrupt,
- jam,
- lodge,
- man,
- man the garrison,
- mine,
- obtrude,
- pack,
- palisade,
- plant,
- press in,
- print,
- push in,
- put on,
- put upon,
- root,
- rush in,
- seat,
- set,
- set in,
- settle,
- slink in,
- slip in,
- smash in,
- sneak in,
- squeeze in,
- stamp,
- steal in,
- stereotype,
- storm in,
- strengthen,
- throng in,
- thrust in,
- trench,
- trespass,
- wall,
- wedge,
- work in,
- worm in