intrenchment
 壕溝;堡壘;侵


 In·trench·ment n.
 1. The act of intrenching or the state of being intrenched.
 2. Mil. Any defensive work consisting of at least a trench or ditch and a parapet made from the earth thrown up in making such a ditch.
    On our side, we have thrown up intrenchments on Winter and Prospect Hills.   --Washington.
 3. Any defense or protection.
 4. An encroachment or infringement.
    The slight intrenchment upon individual freedom.   --Southey.

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 intrenchment
      n : an entrenched fortification; a position protected by
          trenches [syn: entrenchment]