verb
entrench
Entrench (verb) means to cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
verb
1
To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
2
To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
3
To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
4
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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Etymology
From en- + trench. First attested in the 1550s.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of entrench?
"entrench" (verb) means to cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
What are the different meanings of entrench?
"entrench" has 3 main meanings: 1. To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon; 2. To dig or excavate a trench; to trench; 3. To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.