Dictionary
en•trench
Pronunciation: (en-trench'), [key]—
v.t.
1. to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly:
safely entrenched behind undeniable facts.
2. to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).
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v.i.
to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually fol. by
on or
upon):
to entrench on the domain or rights of another. Also,intrench.Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.