Category:Retrenchment

Re*trench"ment, n. Etym: [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 walpole.

2. (fort.)

Defn: 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.