Abatises

Pronunciation: /ˈæbəˌtiːzɪz/

Definitions of abatises

noun a defensive obstacle formed by felled trees with sharpened branches facing the enemy

Example Sentences

A1 The soldiers built abatises to protect their camp from enemy attacks.

A2 The hikers had to navigate through the dense abatises in the forest.

B1 The construction workers used abatises to prevent landslides on the mountain slope.

B2 The military strategically placed abatises to hinder the enemy's advance.

C1 The historical site was surrounded by well-preserved abatises from ancient times.

C2 The archaeologists uncovered remnants of abatises dating back to the medieval period.

Examples of abatises in a Sentence

formal The military strategically placed abatises to hinder enemy advancement.

informal They set up abatises in the forest to block the path.

slang We need to build some abatises to keep them out.

figurative Her sharp words acted as emotional abatises, keeping others at a distance.

Grammatical Forms of abatises

• plural: abatises
• present tense: abatises
• future tense: will abatises
• perfect tense: has abatised
• continuous tense: is abatising
• singular: abatis
• positive degree: more abatis
• infinitive: to abatis
• gerund: abatising
• participle: abatised

Origin and Evolution of abatises

First Known Use: 1805 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'abatises' originated from the French word 'abatis', meaning a defensive obstacle made of felled trees with sharpened branches pointing outwards.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'abatises' has come to refer to a line of obstacles formed by cutting down trees and placing them in a particular manner to obstruct enemy movement, particularly in military fortifications.