01 n. The act of intrenching or the state of being intrenched.
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The act of intrenching or the state of being intrenched.
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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.(Mil.)“On our side, we have thrown up intrenchments on Winter and Prospect Hills.” — Washington.
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Any defense or protection.
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An encroachment or infringement.“The slight intrenchment upon individual freedom.” — Southey.