abatantcommon nounSyllable DecompositionabatantEtymologyexpandfrom the present participle of the verb abattre. the form with two t's, abattant, gradually supplanted the form abatant from the 19th century onwards.Definitions1. Part of the stocking frame that lowers the lead sinkers.flags.vieilliexpand2. Part of a merchant's counter that can be raised and lowered.flags.vieilliexpandPluralabatants