intrench (Meaning)
intrench (v)
fix firmly or securely
intrench (v. t.)
To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
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.
intrench (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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of intrench
intrench Sentence Examples
- The soldiers worked diligently to intrench their position on the battlefield.
- Facing an imminent attack, the commander ordered his troops to intrench themselves for defense.
- The construction crew needed to intrench the foundation before building the structure.
- As the storm approached, residents took measures to intrench their homes against potential flooding.
- The archaeologists sought to intrench the historical site to preserve its artifacts.
- Engineers recommended that the riverbank be intrenched to prevent erosion.
- The community decided to intrench a barrier to protect against the encroaching desert.
- In times of uncertainty, it's essential to intrench oneself emotionally for resilience.
- The environmentalists advocated for measures to intrench conservation practices.
- To fortify the coastal area, the government initiated a project to intrench the shoreline.
FAQs About the word intrench
fix firmly or securelyTo cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon., To surround with a trench or with intrenchments, as in fortification; to fortify with
ingrain, embed, root,imbed, put, impact, establish, lodge, instill, engrain
eliminate, dislodge, dislodge, eliminate, eradicate, eradicate, eject, root (out), remove, remove
The soldiers worked diligently to intrench their position on the battlefield.
Facing an imminent attack, the commander ordered his troops to intrench themselves for defense.
The construction crew needed to intrench the foundation before building the structure.
As the storm approached, residents took measures to intrench their homes against potential flooding.
