abatis

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Alternative spellings 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

French abatis, abattis, mass of things beaten or cut down, from abattre. See abate.

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• abattis

[edit] Noun

abatis (plural abatis or abatises)

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

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