About The Word Abattoir

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Abattoir to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Abattoir definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Abattoir

Abattoir Meaning & Definition
Abattoir Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Abattoir?

[n] a building where animals are butchered

Synonyms | Synonyms for Abattoir: butchery | shambles | slaughterhouse

Related Terms | Find terms related to Abattoir:

See Also | building | edifice

Abattoir In Webster's Dictionary

\A`bat`toir"\ ([.a]`b[.a]t`tw[aum]r"), n.; pl. {Abattoirs} (-tw[aum]rz"). [F., fr. abattre to beat down. See {Abate}.] A public slaughterhouse for cattle, sheep, etc.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Succulent ‐ a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy…
  • Trade unioniam ‐ the system or principles and theory of…
  • Isurus oxyrhincus ‐ very swift active bluish shark found worldwide in warm waters;…
  • Crosscut saw ‐ handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or…
  • Spindle tree ‐ any shrubby trees or woody vines of the genus Euonymus having…
  • Blustering(a) ‐ blowing in loud and abrupt bursts; "blustering (or blusterous)…
  • Cd8 t cell ‐ T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface…
  • Genus abrocoma ‐ abrocomes
  • Unstuff ‐ cause to become unblocked; "The medicine unstuffed my nose in…
  • Coragyps ‐ a genus of…