entrenchment n : an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches [syn: intrenchment]

English

Alternative spellings

• intrenchment

Noun

1. The process of entrenching or something which entrenches
2. A fortification constructed of trenches

Entrenchment may refer to:

• A method of trench digging, particularly with relation to Trench warfare.
• A type of fortification created by digging (which may or may not be manned).
• An entrenched clause within a political constitution.
• The process of erosion whereby a river becomes entrenched.
• Entrenchment Hypothesis in Financial Theory, usually referring to strategy involved with making a company less attractive to outside bidders.

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