Associations to the word «Abatis»
Noun
- Redoubt
- Earthwork
- Ditch
- Parapet
- Barricade
- Moat
- Fortification
- Trench
- Obstruction
- Confederate
- Obstacle
- Tree
- Fort
- Cannon
- Rifle
- Rebel
- Infantry
- Siege
- Defense
- Troop
- Fortress
- Cavalry
- Line
- Enemy
- Branch
- Barrier
- Corps
- Border
- Artillery
- Fire
- Brigade
- Column
- Attack
- Gun
- Colonel
- General
- Regiment
- Battalion
- Camp
- Position
- Yard
- Approach
- Battle
- Road
- Wall
- Forest
- Field
- Bridge
- Hill
- Km
- Ground
- River
Adjective
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Wiktionary
ABATIS, noun. 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 19th century.]
Dictionary definition
ABATIS, 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.
Wise words
In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies,
but the silence of our friends.