ensconce

listen to the pronunciation of ensconce
Английский Язык - Английский Язык
To place in a secure environment

They found the sharp new heap they were seeking, and ensconced themselves within the protection of three great elms that grew in a bunch within a few feet of the grave.

To settle comfortably
{v} to cover as with a fort, to secure
To cover or shelter, as with a sconce or fort; to place or hide securely; to conceal
to settle yourself in a place where you feel comfortable and safe ensconce in/at/on etc (sconce (16-19 centuries), from schans)
{f} insconce, establish oneself in safe or secure place; settle in in a relaxed manner; hide or place in a secure place
fix firmly; "He ensconced himself in the chair"
fix firmly; "He ensconced himself in the chair
ensconced
Placed in a secure environment
ensconced
Simple past tense and past participle of ensconce
ensconced
past of ensconce
ensconced
If you are ensconced somewhere, you are settled there firmly or comfortably and have no intention of moving or leaving. Brian was ensconced behind the bar
ensconced
Settled comfortably
ensconces
third-person singular of ensconce
ensconcing
third-person singular of ensconce
ensconce
Избранное