retrenchment

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for retrenchment

retrenchment 🔊 /ɹitɹɛˈnʧmʌnt/

retrenchment : වියදම අඩු කිරීම

retrenchment definition

Noun.

  1. The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing.
  2. 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.