Intrenchment
[ɪnt'rentʃmənt]
Definition
(n.) The act of intrenching or the state of being intrenched.
(n.) Any defensive work consisting of at least a trench or ditch and a parapet made from the earth thrown up in making such a ditch.
(n.) Any defense or protection.
(n.) An encroachment or infringement.
Editor: Sharon
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Fortification (with a trench), rampart.[2]. Encroachment.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Ditch, dyke, moat, circumvallation, encroachment, infringement, trespass
ANT:Wall, rampart, mound, mole, embankment, glacis, bastion, forbearance,deference, respect
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Examples
- This guard would be encountered first and, as they were in a natural intrenchment, would be able to hold the enemy for a considerable time. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The time, however, was spent in strengthening the intrenchments and making our position generally more secure against a sudden attack. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The prisoners were allowed to occupy their old camps behind the intrenchments. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Warren had been ordered to get on Ewell's flank and in his rear, to cut him off from his intrenchments. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Warren commanding) met and engaged the enemy outside his intrenchments near Mine Run. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- They were outside of the intrenchments in a strong position, and proved to be the troops that had been driven out of Raymond. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- During the night all of Lee's army withdrew within their intrenchments. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- At all events the enemy fell back within his intrenchments and was there when I got on the field. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- General McClernand reported that he had gained the enemy's intrenchments at several points, and wanted reinforcements. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- To follow each of these spurs with intrenchments, so as to command the slopes on either side, would have lengthened their line very much. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Anderson took advantage of this and pushed through our line, planting their flags on a part of the intrenchments not on fire. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Anderson soon intrenched himself--if indeed the intrenchments were not already made--immediately across Warren's front. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- A battle with them outside of intrenchments cannot be had. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- This mound was strengthened by intrenchments at its base and summit, and rendered a direct attack impracticable. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- To do this effectually it will be better to keep the enemy out of the intrenchments of Richmond than to have them go back there. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Johnston had fallen back to Marietta and Kenesaw Mountain, where strong intrenchments awaited him. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
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