Abatis
Word | ABATIS |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | ab a tis |
Pronunciations | /ˈæb.əˌtiː/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Abatis"
What do we mean by abatis?
A defensive obstacle made by laying felled trees on top of each other with branches, sometimes sharpened, facing the enemy. noun
In the middle ages, an officer of the stables who had the care of measuring out the provender; an avenor. noun
In fortification, a barricade made of felled trees denuded of their smaller branches, with the butt-ends of the trunks embedded in the earth or secured by pickets, and the sharpened ends of the branches directed upward and outward toward an advancing enemy, for the purpose of obstructing his progress. noun
In coal-mining, walls of cord-wood piled up crosswise to keep the underground roads open so as to secure ventilation. noun
A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy. noun
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 noun
A means of defense formed by felled trees, or sometimes by bent trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy, and more recently fortified with barbed wire.
In the middle ages, an officer of the stables who had the care of measuring out the provender; an avenor.
In fortification, a barricade made of felled trees denuded of their smaller branches, with the butt-ends of the trunks embedded in the earth or secured by pickets, and the sharpened ends of the branches directed upward and outward toward an advancing enemy, for the purpose of obstructing his progress. In field-fortifications the abatis is usually constructed in front of the ditch. See fortification.
In coal-mining, walls of cord-wood piled up crosswise to keep the underground roads open so as to secure ventilation.
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