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Entrenched

To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.

📖 Definitions of "Entrenched"

verb
  1. 1

    To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.

  2. 2

    To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.

    "The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."

  3. 3

    To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.

    "Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign."

  4. 4

    To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; usually followed by on or upon.

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