antitank obstacle

antitank obstacle

[¦an·tē¦taŋk ‚äb·sti·kəl]
(ordnance)
Natural or artificial obstruction or barrier which will stop, slow down, or cause tanks or other armored vehicles to maneuver or change direction. Also known as tank obstacle.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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