intrench
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Baum also halted, posted himself on a high ground at a bend of the little river Walloomscoick and began to intrench himself.
From The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools by Irving, Washington
Pearson had had to intrench himself at Ekowe, where he would be obliged to defend himself, until troops sufficient for his relief could be got together.
From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Adams, H.C.
On August 15 Baum came in touch with Stark's forces, but he hesitated to attack and proceeded to intrench.
From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Bolton, Herbert Eugene
Admiral Sampson, who was anxious to strike a decisive blow before the enemy should have time to concentrate and intrench, then telegraphed Secretary Long as follows: Mole, Haiti, June 7, 1898.
From Campaigning in Cuba by Kennan, George
Our adversaries, with their usual contempt for their enemies, have omitted to intrench themselves or fortify their position.
From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Adams, H.C.
