abatis

Noun

Meaning

Alt. of Abattis

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

abattis bank barbican logjam barrier curtain bastion barricade bulwark nip battlement banquette breastwork sweetbread casemate
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Antonyms

meadow shack headland advantage outside organs

Hypernyms

line of defense line of defence

Anagrams

abaist Bastia

Examples

A form of giant abatis, using whole trees instead of branches, can be used as an improvised anti- tank obstacle. Source: Internet

An abatis, abattis, or abbattis is a field fortification consisting of an obstacle formed (in the modern era) of the branches of trees laid in a row, with the sharpened tops directed outwards, towards the enemy. Source: Internet

An important advantage is that an improvised abatis can be quickly formed in forested areas. Source: Internet

Construction Giant abatis, made from entire trees, can make an effective anti-vehicle obstacle. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

abating abating drawbacks abating weaknesses abatised abative abatjour