n. 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
The enemy was building abatis for protection from our attack.
The enemy was building abatis for protection from our attack.
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barricade; line of defense; barrier
opening
3 syllables
ab-a-tis
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