Abatis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæbətiː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abatis is a noun meaning In coal-mining, walls of cord-wood piled up crosswise to keep the underground roads open so as to secure ventilation.
Meaning
In coal-mining, walls of cord-wood piled up crosswise to keep the underground roads open so as to secure ventilation.
More Meanings
- 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.
- (historical) In the Middle Ages, an officer of the stables who had the care of measuring out the provender; an avenor.
Word Forms
- abatises
- abattis
Synonyms for abatis
Depending on context, synonyms include abattis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abattis, abattage, arbelest, defense, bayonetting, appel.
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