- 1. n. Alt. of Abattis Source: opted
- 2. 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 Source: wordnet
- 3. A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy. Source: webster
- 4. 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 Source: ecdict
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