abatises

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US/ˈæbətəsəz/

A form of abatis — 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.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of abatis

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