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entrench

verb

Fix firmly or securely

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
E
Ends with
H
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
13

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Fix firmly or securely

verb

  1. Occupy a trench or secured area

    “The troops dug in for the night”

verb

  1. Impinge or infringe upon

    “This impinges on my rights as an individual”

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Example Sentences

The troops dug in for the night
This impinges on my rights as an individual
This matter entrenches on other domains

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