Abatised

Pronunciation: /ˈæbəˌtaɪzd/

Definitions of abatised

verb to fortify or protect with an abatis, which is a defensive obstacle formed by felled trees with sharpened branches facing the enemy

Example Sentences

A1 The soldiers abatised the area to protect their camp from enemy attacks.

A2 The construction workers abatised the perimeter of the building site to prevent unauthorized access.

B1 The security team abatised the entrance to the event venue to control the crowd flow.

B2 The engineers abatised the bridge supports to reinforce the structure against strong winds.

C1 The military strategists abatised the battlefield to create obstacles for the advancing enemy forces.

C2 The architects abatised the walls of the fortress to enhance its defensive capabilities.

Examples of abatised in a Sentence

formal The fort was abatised with sharp stakes to deter any potential intruders.

informal The property was abatised to keep out unwanted visitors.

slang We abatised the area to make sure no one could sneak in.

figurative She abatised her emotions, keeping them hidden from others.

Grammatical Forms of abatised

• past tense: abatised
• plural: abatised
• comparative: more abatised
• superlative: most abatised
• present tense: abatises
• future tense: will abatise
• perfect tense: has abatised
• continuous tense: is abatising
• singular: abatises
• positive degree: abatised
• infinitive: to abatise
• gerund: abatising
• participle: abatising

Origin and Evolution of abatised

First Known Use: 1820 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'abatised' originated from the French word 'abattis' which means a defensive obstacle made of felled trees with branches pointing outwards.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in military contexts to describe fortifications made of felled trees, 'abatised' has evolved to also refer to structures or buildings that are fortified or protected in a similar manner.