noun🔗ShareAnstoß, AuflageThe point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts."The brick wall serves as the abutment for the new wooden fence, providing it with solid support. "Die Backsteinmauer dient als Auflage für den neuen Holzzaun und bietet ihm soliden Halt.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWiderlagerThe solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault."The stone wall acted as an abutment, preventing the arched bridge from collapsing by supporting its outward thrust. "Die Steinmauer diente als Widerlager und verhinderte den Einsturz der Bogenbrücke, indem sie ihren äußeren Schub stützte.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWiderlager, PfeilerA construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge."The heavy concrete abutment held up one end of the new bridge. "Das schwere Betonwiderlager trug ein Ende der neuen Brücke.architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWiderlagerThe part of a valley or canyon wall against which a dam is constructed."The massive concrete abutment anchored the dam securely against the steep canyon wall. "Das massive Betonwiderlager verankerte den Damm sicher an der steilen Canyonwand.architecturegeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWiderlager, StützeSomething that abuts, or on which something abuts."The new bench was placed directly against the wall, using the abutment for support. "Die neue Bank wurde direkt an die Wand gestellt und nutzte das Widerlager zur Unterstützung.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnstoß, AngrenzungThe state of abutting."The building's abutment against the adjacent parking garage created a shared wall. "Der Anstoß des Gebäudes an die angrenzende Parkgarage schuf eine gemeinsame Wand.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnstoß, NachbarschaftThat element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor."The park bench is secured to a concrete abutment to keep it from tipping over. "Die Parkbank ist an einen Beton-Anstoß gesichert, um ein Umkippen zu verhindern.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfeilerzahnThe tooth that supports a denture or bridge."The dentist said the abutment needs to be strong so it can properly hold the new bridge. "Der Zahnarzt sagte, der Pfeilerzahn müsse stark sein, damit er die neue Brücke richtig halten kann.medicineanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAuflager, WiderlagerA fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained."The sturdy foundation provided the abutment needed to support the new classroom addition. "Das stabile Fundament bildete das Auflager, das zur Unterstützung des neuen Klassenzimmeranbaus benötigt wurde.architecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
