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intrenched

The correct spelling is intrenched.

How to pronounce intrenched

verb

Say it like: Int-ren-che-d

The correct spelling is intrenched. 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. 1.To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
  2. 2.To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
  3. 3.To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
  4. 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. 5.To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.

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