01 n. The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing.
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The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing.“The retrenchment of my expenses will convince you that � mean to replace your fortune as far as I can.” — Walpole.
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2.
A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation.(Fort.)
Syn.
Lessening; curtailment; diminution; reduction; abridgment.