English Explanatory Dictionary

abattage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The slaughter of animals, especially diseased ones to limit the spread of the disease.
  2. The anchoring of the wheels of an artillery piece, preparatory to firing.

Word forms

abattage abattages abatage

Etymology

From French abattage.

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