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Princeton's WordNet
abattis, abatisnoun
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
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abattis
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. The trees are usually interlaced or tied with wire. Abatis are used alone or in combination with wire entanglements and other obstacles.In Slavic languages it is known as zaseka, a position behind sharpened objects.
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abattis
An abattis is a type of defensive obstacle made by deliberately cutting and felled trees to create a barricade or blockade with branches facing towards the enemy. Its purpose is to slow down or obstruct the progress of adversaries. It is often used in woodland and warfare settings.
Webster Dictionary
Abattisnoun
a means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy
Etymology: [F. abatis, abattis, mass of things beaten or cut down, fr. abattre. See Abate.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
abattis
A means of defense formed by cutting off the smaller branches of trees felled in the direction from which the enemy may be expected. The ends of the larger branches are sharpened and the butts of the limbs or trees fastened by crochet picket, or by imbedding in the earth, so that they cannot be easily removed. Abatis is generally used in parts of a ditch or intrenchment to delay the enemy under fire.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of abattis in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of abattis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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