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Abutment

//əˈbʌt.mn̩t// noun

Noun

1
The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts. countable, uncountable
2
a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge wordnet
3
The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault. countable, uncountable
4
point of contact between two objects or parts wordnet
5
A construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge. countable, uncountable
"Each of the bridges consists of six separate girder spans on brick abutments."

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6
The part of a valley or canyon wall against which a dam is constructed. countable, uncountable
"Heavy rains have caused the dam's abutments to seep, raising concern over possible dam failure."
7
Something that abuts, or on which something abuts. countable, uncountable
8
The state of abutting. countable, uncountable
9
That element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor. countable, uncountable
10
The tooth that supports a denture or bridge. countable, uncountable
11
A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained. countable, uncountable
"The fulcrum acted as an abutment."

First attested in 1644; engineering sense first attested in 1793. From Old French aboutement. Equivalent to abut + -ment.

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