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  1. 1. n. The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing. The retrenchment of my expenses will convince you that Walpole. 2. (Fort.) A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation. Syn. -- Lessening; curtailment; diminution; reduction; abridgment. Source: webster
  6. 6. A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense ofthe position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work;or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms fora capitulation. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense n. the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable Source: ecdict

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