abattis (n)
abatis (n)

n02666735

type n
lex_filenum 06
def 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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Hypernym line of defense, line of defence
Incoming links
Hyponym line of defense, line of defence

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