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Verb: entrench  in'trench or en'trench
  1. Fix firmly or securely
    - intrench
     
  2. Impinge or infringe upon
    "This matter entrenches on other domains";
    - impinge, encroach, trench
     
  3. Occupy a trench or secured area
    "The troops entrenched for the night";
    - dig in

Derived forms: entrenching, entrenches, entrenched

Type of: fasten, fix, secure, take advantage, trespass

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