Defenition of the word abattis

• Defenition of the word abattis

  • A fortification obstacle formed of the branches of trees laid in a row, with the sharpened tops directed towards the enemy.
  • a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) toward the enemy
  • line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) toward the enemy
  • 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

Synonyms for the word abattis

• • abatis

Hypernyms for the word abattis

• • line of defence
  • line of defense

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