Re*trench"ment (?), n. [Cf. F.
retrenchment.] 1. The act or process of
retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a
writing.
The retrenchment of my expenses will convince
you that &?; mean to replace your fortune as far as I
can.
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.
Re*trench"ment (?), n. [Cf. F.
retrenchment.] 1. The act or process of
retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a
writing.
The retrenchment of my expenses will convince
you that &?; mean to replace your fortune as far as I
can.
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.
