Abattised

Pronunciation: /əˈbætɪzd/

Definitions of abattised

verb to fortify or strengthen a wall or structure with a sloping top; to make a wall or structure more secure by adding a sloping feature

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer abattised the trees to make way for a new road.

A2 The construction workers abattised the old building to make room for a new skyscraper.

B1 The government abattised the overgrown vegetation in the park to improve visibility and safety.

B2 The environmentalists protested against the company's decision to abattise the forest for commercial purposes.

C1 The historical preservation society fought to prevent the developers from abattising the historic mansion.

C2 The architect recommended abattising the dilapidated structures to create space for a modern urban redevelopment project.

Examples of abattised in a Sentence

formal The ancient castle was abattised to protect it from enemy attacks.

informal The old fort was abattised for extra security.

slang They abattised the perimeter of the compound to keep intruders out.

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

Grammatical Forms of abattised

• past tense: abattised
• plural: abattised
• comparative: more abattised
• superlative: most abattised
• present tense: abattise
• future tense: will abattise
• perfect tense: has abattised
• continuous tense: is abattising
• singular: abattised
• positive degree: abattised
• infinitive: to abattise
• gerund: abattising
• participle: abattising

Origin and Evolution of abattised

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'abattised' originated from the French word 'abattis', which means a line of defense made of felled trees or branches.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abattised' evolved to refer to fortifications or structures that have been reinforced with defensive barriers, such as walls or embankments.