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The correct spelling is entrenched.
How to pronounce entrenched
verb
Say it like: Ent-ren-che-d
The correct spelling is entrenched. To dig or excavate a trench; to trench. For example: "The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."
Usage Examples
“The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself.”
“Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
- 2.To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
- 3.To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
- 4.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.
- 5.To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
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