Detrench

/dɪˈtrentʃ/ verb

Definition

To remove from a trench; to emerge from a fortified position, or to dislodge something from entrenched positions.

Etymology

From de- (off/away) + trench. A military term formed analogously to 'entrench,' but much rarer. Appears occasionally in military historical writing.

Kelly Says

Detrench is the kind of specialized military vocabulary that sounds plausible because English allows these formations (like detrain), but it's rarely used because other terms like 'dislodge' or 'withdraw' convey the meaning more naturally.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.