abatises
Meaning
A defensive structure made of fallen trees or logs placed in a way to impede enemy movement. (আবাতিসিস প্রতিরক্ষা কাঠামো যা একটি অঞ্চলে বাধা সৃষ্টি করে)
Pronunciation
অ্যাবাতিসিস (æbātisīs)
Synonyms
barrier, obstacle, defense, fortification, palisade, barricade, roadblock, impediment
Synonyms
The abatis serves as a barrier against attackers.
The trees were arranged as an obstacle for the enemy.
An abatis is a common form of defense in warfare.
They built an abatis as part of their fortification strategy.
The palisade was enhanced by several abatises.
They set up an abatis as a barricade in the forest.
The abatis acted as a roadblock for the enemy forces.
The fallen logs created an impediment for the invaders.
Antonyms
The area lacked openness due to the abatises.
The abatis restricted access to the forest path.
There was no entrance for the enemy through the abatis.
They gained freedom of movement without the abatis.
With the abatis removed, there was clearance to proceed.
The abatis was an invitation for enemies to engage, but also a deterrent.
The clear path was lost due to the abatis.
The abatis affected the availability of routes.
Phrases
They decided to set up an abatis to protect the village.
They planned to strengthen the defense with abatis before the battle.
Using abatis as a military tactic was common in ancient warfare.
They strategized how to overcome the abatis set by the enemy.
The troops decided to retreat behind the abatis for safety.