Definitions for entrench

entrench en·trench

Spelling: [en-trench]
IPA: /ɛnˈtrɛntʃ/

Entrench is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 146 anagrams from letters in entrench (ceehnnrt).

Definitions for entrench

verb (used with object)

  1. to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly:
  2. to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).

verb (used without object)

  1. to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually followed by on or upon):

Origin of entrench

First recorded in 1545-55; en-1 + trench

Examples for entrench

"Every time you bribe these rascals for a franchise you entrench them," he cried.

Some entrench the gates, or bring up supply of stones and poles.

And in his uncertainty he made it a point to entrench himself by means of “politics.”

A dogmatic person will entrench himself in his dearly held beliefs and vigorously fight that truth.

That means, as Defense Secretary Robert Gates recently noted, that a military strike will likely entrench Iranian tyranny.

The convicts might entrench themselves at that point, and defend it.

But we will entrench and defend ourselves till your return.'

In 1905, a group of Indians from a variety of native peoples united to entrench “tribal sovereignty” against federal power.

The peace treaty was also a chance to distract from his interest in working to entrench Israel sovereignty over the West Bank.

They entrench themselves in fortresses against the Indians and wild beasts.

Word Value for entrench
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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