abattage

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From French abattage.

Noun

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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

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French

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Etymology

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From abattre +‎ -age.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a.ba.taʒ/
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Noun

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abattage m (plural abattages)

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

Descendants

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  • English: abattage
  • Romanian: abataj

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