detrench

/dɪˈtrɛnʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or reduce a trench or a fortification

“The soldiers were tasked with detrenching the enemy’s defensive lines.”

2. verb

to remove or get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary

“The company decided to detrench its old inventory and focus on new products.”

3. noun

a trench or a fortification that has been removed

“The detrench left a shallow depression in the ground.”

Synonyms

  • abolish
  • eliminate
  • remove

Antonyms

  • construct
  • create
  • establish