intrench

Meanings

• Verb

  To fortify or entrench oneself or something, usually in a defensive position.

  - "The soldiers intrenched themselves before the enemy's attack."
  - "The city was intrenched during the war."

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Synonyms

trench , consolidate , dig in

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Variants

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entrench , intrench , intrenched , intrenches , intrenching , entrenched , entrenches , entrenching , entrenchment , entrenchments

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'entrerchasser', meaning 'to harry or persecute', from 'entrer' meaning 'to enter' and 'chasser' meaning 'to hunt'. The military sense of 'intrench' comes from the idea of creating a defensive position or fortification.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'intrench' is often used interchangeably with the term 'entrench', although 'intrench' is the more precise military term.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'intrench' in English was in the 15th century.

3. The Siege of Paris in 1870-71 is a notable example of a prolonged siege during which both sides intrenched themselves.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fortification: The process of making a place or position stronger and more defensible, often by building walls or other structures.

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Culture

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Intrench is a military term and does not have significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance outside of that context.

How to Memorize "intrench"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine soldiers digging trenches and fortifying their position with walls and barriers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'intrench' with the idea of creating a defensive position or fortifying oneself.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Intrepid soldiers trenching' to remember the meaning of the word.

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