Definition of Intrench. Meaning of Intrench. Synonyms of Intrench

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Definition of Intrench

Intrench
Intrench In*trench", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intrenched; p. pr. & vb. n. Intrenching.] 1. To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon. It was this very sword intrenched it. --Shak. His face Deep scars of thunder had intrenched. --Milton. 2. To surround with a trench or with intrenchments, as in fortification; to fortify with a ditch and parapet; as, the army intrenched their camp, or intrenched itself. ``In the suburbs close intrenched.' --Shak.
Intrench
Intrench In*trench", v. i. 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; as, the king was charged with intrenching on the rights of the nobles, and the nobles were accused of intrenching on the prerogative of the crown. We are not to intrench upon truth in any conversation, but least of all with children. --Locke.

Meaning of Intrench from wikipedia

- An entrenching tool (UK), intrenching tool (US), E-tool, or trenching tool is a digging tool used by military forces for a variety of military purposes...
- The Corradino Lines (Maltese: Is-Swar ta' Kordin) are a line of fortification on the Corradino Heights in Paola, Malta. They were built between 1871 and...
- "mutilated, cut off" detruncate, detruncation, entrench, entrenchment, intrench, intrenchment, obtruncate, obtruncation, omnitruncation, retrench, retrenchment...
- larger complementary rucksacks (see Complementary Equipment below), the Intrenching Tool Carrier (see below) often migrated to attachment points on the rucksack...
- replaced by plastic quick-release fasteners. Carrier, Intrenching Tool – The M-1967 nylon intrenching tool carrier was replaced by a molded one manufactured...
- "Rough Riders" charging up the San Juan Hill, July 1, and driving the Spanish from their intrenchments [sic]. Illustration from McClure's, October 1898...
- "the war's most notable example of a frontal ****ault succeeding against intrenched defenders holding high ground." A Union officer remembered that Little...
- note their opportunities, check their impulses, portion out the day, intrench themselves by night, regard fortune as a doubtful, valour as an unfailing...
- Wilts, through the Towns of Blandford Forum and Dorchester, to a certain Intrenchment on Askerwell Hill in the County of Dorset. Exeter Roads Act 1756 29 Geo...
- Montmorency Falls and the attack made by General Wolfe, on the French intrenchments near Beauport, with the Grenadiers of the army, 31 July 1759. The scene...