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Abatis

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Word	Definition
abattisnoun	Alternative spelling of abatis. [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.]

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Word	Definition
abattisnoun	Alternative spelling of abatis. [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.]
abattagenoun	(veterinary medicine medicine) The slaughter of animals, especially diseased ones to limit the spread of the disease.
arbelestnoun	Alternative form of arbalest. [A steel crossbow.]
defensenoun	The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
bayonettingnoun	A stabbing with a bayonet.
assault at armsnoun	(fencing) A display of attack and defence in fencing.
appelnoun	(fencing) An act of striking the ground with the leading foot to frighten, distract, or mislead one's opponent.
attack au fernoun	(fencing) An attack on the opponent's blade, e.g. beat, expulsion, pressure
bayonetingnoun	A stabbing with a bayonet.
extensionnoun	The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase.
boarding axnoun	Alternative form of boarding axe. [An axe with a spike opposite the cutting edge, used for smashing locks, cutting ropes, etc. during naval warfare.]
weap.noun	Abbreviation of weapon. [An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.]
axingnoun	(figurative) The process of something being axed or terminated.
dagger of lathnoun	Any insufficient means of attack or defence.
stabwoundnoun	A wound caused by stabbing.
arietationnoun	(obsolete) The use of a battering ram, or similar.
estramaconnoun	A straight, heavy sword with two edges, used in the 16th and 17th centuries.
dingbatnoun	(informal) A silly, crazy or stupid person.
arrow slitnoun	Alternative spelling of arrowslit. [A slit, as in a castle wall, through which arrows can be fired.]
prise de fernoun	(fencing) An engagement of the blades that attempts to control the opponent's weapon.