French word abat-vent comes from French abattre, French vent
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| abattre | French (fra) | (pronominal) to descend upon with violence or furor. (pronominal, of lightning) to strike. (reflexive) to fall down, especially of tall things, such as trees. To butcher; to slaughter for meat. To cut down (a tree). To destroy or demolish (a wall). To shoot dead. |
| vent | French (fra) | (euphemistic) A flatulence.. (uncountable) Empty words, hot air.. Atmospheric wind. |
| abat-vent | French (fra) | (agriculture) wind screen. Chimney cowl. Louver boarding (of window, opening), abat-vent. |