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ensconce

verb

/ɪnˈskɒns/

Meaning

to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly

She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.

settle, install, hide, shelter, embed

uncover, reveal, expose

ensconce oneself, comfortably ensconced, ensconced in, deeply ensconced

to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action

to speak words; to express something in words

to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically

To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount; to change continually; to be unstable or vary.

to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully

to completely surround or cover something or someone