Definition
abris
noun
- Plural of abri; shelters or protective structures, especially temporary or makeshift ones.
Usage: Chiefly military or technical contexts; French origin, used in English military terminology
Examples
- The soldiers constructed several abris along the trench line for protection.
- Mountain climbers used natural rock abris to shield themselves from the wind.
- The fortification included multiple abris positioned strategically throughout the compound.
- During the bombardment, troops retreated to the reinforced abris.
- The archaeological site revealed ancient abris used by prehistoric peoples.