Abatis

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈæb.əˌtiː/
• GenAm IPA: /ˈæb.əˌti/, /ˈæb.É™.tɪs/

Alternative forms

• abattis

Origin

French abatis, abattis,

"

mass of things beaten or cut down

"

, from abattre. See abate.

Full definition of abatis

Noun

1. 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. Mid 19^th century.