Third-person singular simple present indicative form of entrench

plural of entrencher

One who, or that which, entrenches.

The process of entrenching or something which entrenches / A fortification constructed of trenches

(construction, archaeology) To dig or excavate a trench; to trench. / (military) To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.

present participle of entrench

plural of entrenchment

simple past tense and past participle of entrench

(military) A short shovel, usually with collapsible handle, used by soldiers for digging entrenchments, foxholes, etc., and as a weapon in hand-to-hand combat.

plural of entrenching tool