abattis

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الإنجليزية - الإنجليزية
{n} rubbish, branches of trees sharpened
line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) toward the enemy
A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy
{i} abatis, barricade made of felled trees placed one on top of the other with their branches pointing out toward the enemy
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