definition of the word abatis

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

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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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