abris
- plural of abri.
Example Sentences
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On the other hand, 162, the position of the second platoon, was covered only by camouflage, with the exception of the abris, of course.
From Battery E in France 149th Field Artillery, Rainbow (42nd) Division by Kilner, Frederic R.
The chief work was digging the abris and carrying up beams and concrete blocks from the road for their construction.
From Battery E in France 149th Field Artillery, Rainbow (42nd) Division by Kilner, Frederic R.
There was no hope of using it as a short cut to the abris, or shelter, on the other side, while to try to go around it was almost certain death.
From World's War Events Volume 3 Beginning with the departure of the first American destroyers for service abroad in April, 1917, and closing with the treaties of peace in 1919. by Churchill, Allen L. (Allen Leon)
Finally the order was given for every one except the sentinels, who were standing under the occasional shelters of beams and earth bridged across the trench, to retire to the abris.
From A Volunteer Poilu by Beston, Henry
