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ABATTIS

\abˈatiz], \abˈatiz], \a_b_ˈa_t_i_z]\

Definitions of ABATTIS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) toward the enemy

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) toward the enemy

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A temporary work, made of felled trees, with the branches pointing outwards, so as to hamper an attack See Abate.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Piles of trees or their larger branches, with sharpened points outward, laid down for the protection of troops.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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