Definition of abatis
English to English noun - 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 3.0 - A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy.
source: Webster 1913
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