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retrench

verb

Meaning

  1. To dig or redig a trench where one already exists.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cut back(English)abridge(English)pare(English)shrink(English)reduce(English)reduct(English)curtail(English)draw in(English)employees(English)business(English)

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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