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Abatis

nounid 7087·updated May 18, 2026
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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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abattis
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Abatis's
pluralpossessive
Abatises'

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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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