Abattis

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A military defensive barrier made from felled or living trees with sharpened branches or barbed wire directed towards the enemy.

“The soldiers constructed an abattis at the forest's edge to slow the advancing cavalry.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ab·at·tis

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Synonyms

barricadeobstacleentanglement

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abatis absit baits basat basta basti batis batta batts bitts sabia satai sitta staab staia tabis abas abit absi aias aits asia asta atis

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