Meaning of Abutment | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.
   countable, uncountable
2. The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.
   countable, uncountable
3. A construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge.
   countable, uncountable
4. The part of a valley or canyon wall against which a dam is constructed.
   countable, uncountable
5. Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.
   countable, uncountable
6. The state of abutting.
   countable, uncountable
7. That element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.
   countable, uncountable
8. The tooth that supports a denture or bridge.
   countable, uncountable
9. A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Each of the bridges consists of six separate⟳ girder spans on brick abutments.”

“Heavy rains have⟳ caused the dam's abutments to seep, raising concern⟳ over possible dam failure.”

“The fulcrum acted as an abutment.”

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