(archaic) To lessen, to subtract something from.

Alternative form of abasic

plural of Abate

(architecture) Louvres or strips of wood or metal used as windbreaks that allow light and air in, often seen in belfries. / A sloping roof. / A metal chimney cap.

A skylight, or any beveled aperture made in the wall of an apartment or in a roof, for the better admission of light from above.

(law) Plea to the effect that from some formal defect (e.g. misnomer, want of jurisdiction) the proceedings should be abated.

(law) A plea to the effect that from some formal defect (e.g. misnomer, lack of jurisdiction) the proceedings should be abated.

A device for reflection of sound, as in a sounding board over a pulpit or rostrum.

plural of abat-vent

plural of plea in abatement