NOUN | artifact | abatis, abattis | 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 / enemy |
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Meaning | 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 / enemy. | |
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Synonym | abattis | |
Broader | line of defense, line of defence | defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack |
Spanish | abatis | |
Catalan | abatis |
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