Word Meaning

retrenchments definition and meaning

n. The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing.
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.

Crossword clues for retrenchments

- Moving rest outside, ditch fellows with forced redundancies