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Noun abatis has 1 sense
- abattis, abatis - line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) toward the enemy
--1 is a kind of line of defense, line of defence
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Abatis
Noun
1. A defensive obstacle composed of felled trees, branches, or stakes entwined with wire or placed to impede the advance of enemy troops.
Example sentences:
- The soldiers encountered a well-constructed abatis that halted their progress.
- The general ordered the construction of an abatis to protect the perimeter of the camp.
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Verb
1. To construct or deploy an abatis as a defensive measure.
Example sentences:
- The soldiers abatised the area around their camp to fortify their position.
- The engineers were tasked with abatising strategic locations along the front lines.
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Adjective
1. Denoting something that is widely known or liked by many people; popular.
Example sentences:
- The song quickly became an abatis hit, topping the charts for weeks.
- The artist's new exhibit was an abatis attraction, drawing crowds from all over.
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