Definizione monolingua

ensconce

ensconce (third-person singular simple present ensconces, present participle ensconcing, simple past and past participle ensconced)

1. (transitive) To place in a secure environment
   • 1876, Mark Twain, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, ch IX,

     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.

2. (intransitive) To settle comfortably

Definizione dizionario ensconce

installare

nascondere

nascondersi

sistemare comodamente

Altri significati:

(intransitive) To settle comfortably

(transitive) To place in a secure environment