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Leat :: Leat (n.) An artificial water trench, esp. one to or from a mill..

Retrenchment :: Retrenchment (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..

Intrenchment :: Intrenchment (n.) Any defensive work consisting of at least a trench or ditch and a parapet made from the earth thrown up in making such a ditch.

Work :: Work (n.) Structures in civil, military, or naval engineering, as docks, bridges, embankments, trenches, fortifications, and the like; also, the structures and grounds of a manufacturing establishment; as, iron works; locomotive works; gas works..

Intrench :: Intrench (v. i.) To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; -- usually followed by on or upon; as, the king was charged with intrenching on the rights of the nobles, and the nobles were accused of intrenching on the prerogative of the crown..

Intrenchment :: Intrenchment (n.) An encroachment or infringement.

Furrow :: Furrow (n.) A trench in the earth made by, or as by, a plow..

Intrench :: Intrench (v. t.) To surround with a trench or with intrenchments, as in fortification; to fortify with a ditch and parapet; as, the army intrenched their camp, or intrenched itself..

Retrench :: Retrench (v. i.) To cause or suffer retrenchment; specifically, to cut down living expenses; as, it is more reputable to retrench than to live embarrassed..

Trencher :: Trencher (v. t.) One who trenches; esp., one who cuts or digs ditches..

Return :: Return (n.) The turnings and windings of a trench or mine.

Trenchant :: Trenchant (v. t.) Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.

Intrench :: Intrench (v. t.) To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.

Underdrain :: Underdrain (n.) An underground drain or trench with openings through which the water may percolate from the soil or ground above.

Untrenched :: Untrenched (a.) Being without trenches; whole; intact.

Sap :: Sap (n.) A narrow ditch or trench made from the foremost parallel toward the glacis or covert way of a besieged place by digging under cover of gabions, etc..

Cunette :: Cunette (n.) A drain trench, in a ditch or moat; -- called also cuvette..

Blindage :: Blindage (n.) A cover or protection for an advanced trench or approach, formed of fascines and earth supported by a framework..

Trencher :: Trencher (v. t.) A large wooden plate or platter, as for table use..

Bate :: Bate (v. t.) To lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower..

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