- 1. n. The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing. Source: opted
- 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. n. entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense Source: wordnet
- 4. n. the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable Source: wordnet
- 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. 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. 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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