Definition of Abatis

1. Noun. A line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy.

Exact synonyms: Abattis
Generic synonyms: Line Of Defence, Line Of Defense

Definition of Abatis

1. n. A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy.

Definition of Abatis

1. a barrier made of felled trees [n ABATISES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abatis

abasic
abasing
abask
abatable
abatable nuisance
abate
abated
abatement
abatements
abatement of a nuisance
abater
abaters
abates
abatic
abating
abatis (current term)
abatises
abator
abators
abattis
abattis
abattises
abattoir
abattoirs
abattoirs
abattu
abature
abatures
abaxial
abaxial

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