abatis
8 points
English
6 letters
Not in frequency data
Valid in: UK dictionary
Definitions
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
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Word forms
plural abatises
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
- “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” wn-def
- “A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy.” web-def
- “Another word for abattis” gen-syn
Anagrams
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