abattage

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From French abattage.

Noun

abattage (plural abattages)

  1. (veterinary medicine) The slaughter of animals, especially diseased ones to limit the spread of the disease.
  2. (military) The anchoring of the wheels of an artillery piece, preparatory to firing.

Translations

French

Etymology

From abattre +‎ -age.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.ba.taʒ/
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Noun

abattage m (plural abattages)

  1. slaughter or butchering for meat
  2. felling or cutting down of (trees)
  3. destruction, demolition of (a wall)

Descendants

  • English: abattage
  • Romanian: abataj

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