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]