Definition
abatises
noun
- Plural of abatis; a defensive barrier made of felled trees with sharpened branches pointing outward, used in fortifications or military contexts.
Usage: military; historical
Examples
- The fort was surrounded by abatises to slow enemy advancement.
- Soldiers constructed abatises from fallen timber to fortify their position.
- The abatises proved effective in delaying the cavalry charge.
- Medieval fortifications often included abatises as outer defenses.
- Engineers arranged the abatises in overlapping patterns for maximum protection.