entrench in German
entrench in German is ausheben, graben, eingraben — entrench means to dig a deep, narrow channel into the ground.
entrench in German
ausheben
(construction, archaeology) To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
graben
(construction, archaeology) To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
eingraben
(military) To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
mit einen Graben umgeben
(military) To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
verschanzen
(military) To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
Fuß fassen
To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
etablieren
To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
festigen
To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
What does "entrench" mean?
- verb To dig a deep, narrow channel into the ground.
- verb To cut a long narrow ditch into the ground.
- verb To dig a trench around something, or otherwise fit it with one, particularly as a defence; to dig in.
- verb To hold an opinion so firmly that you will not change your mind, even when shown good reasons to.
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What is "entrench" in German?
"entrench" in German is ausheben, graben, eingraben. entrench means: To dig a deep, narrow channel into the ground.
Are there other ways to say "entrench" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "entrench": ausheben, graben, eingraben, mit einen Graben umgeben, verschanzen, Fuß fassen.
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