English

Alternative forms

• abatage

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

abattre +‎ -age.

Pronunciation

Noun

abattage m ‎(plural abattages)

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