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entrench in German

entrench in German is ausheben, graben, eingraben — entrench means to cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.

entrench in German

ausheben
verb
(construction, archaeology) To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
graben
verb
(construction, archaeology) To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
eingraben
verb
(military) To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
mit einen Graben umgeben
verb
(military) To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
verschanzen
verb
(military) To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
Fuß fassen
verb
To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
etablieren
verb
To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
festigen
verb
To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.

What does "entrench" mean?

  1. verb To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
  2. verb To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
  3. verb To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
  4. verb To become completely absorbed in and fully accept one's beliefs, even in the face of evidence against it and refusing to be reasoned with.
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What is "entrench" in German?

"entrench" in German is ausheben, graben, eingraben. entrench means: To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.

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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