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abutments

/əˈbʌtmənts/

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noun

Auflager, Stützen

The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.

Examples :

"The new park bench was secured to the ground with concrete abutments. "

Die neue Parkbank wurde mit Betonauflagern am Boden befestigt.

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noun

Widerlager

The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.

Examples :

"The weight of the old stone bridge is supported by massive concrete abutments on either side of the river. "

Das Gewicht der alten Steinbrücke wird von massiven Betonwiderlagern auf beiden Seiten des Flusses getragen.

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noun

Widerlager

A construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge.

Examples :

"The massive concrete abutments held the bridge securely to the riverbanks. "

Die massiven Betonwiderlager hielten die Brücke sicher an den Ufern.

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noun

Widerlager

The part of a valley or canyon wall against which a dam is constructed.

Examples :

"The large concrete abutments on either side of the river held the dam securely in place. "

Die großen Betonwiderlager auf beiden Seiten des Flusses hielten den Damm sicher an seinem Platz.

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noun

Widerlager, Stützen

Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.

Examples :

"The bridge rested securely on its concrete abutments, which supported the weight and connected it to the land on either side. "

Die Brücke ruhte sicher auf ihren Betonwiderlagern, die das Gewicht trugen und sie mit dem Land auf beiden Seiten verbanden.

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noun

Anstoß, Angrenzung

The state of abutting.

Examples :

"The bridge's abutments provided strong support where it met the riverbanks. "

Die Anstöße der Brücke boten starken Halt, wo sie auf die Ufer traf.

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noun

Anstoß, Nachbar

That element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.

Examples :

"The new park benches were placed so that their abutments touched, creating a continuous seating area along the path. "

Die neuen Parkbänke wurden so platziert, dass ihre Anstöße sich berührten und so einen durchgehenden Sitzbereich entlang des Weges schufen.

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noun

Pfeilerzähne

The tooth that supports a denture or bridge.

Examples :

"The dentist checked the health of my abutments to ensure they were strong enough to support the new bridge. "

Der Zahnarzt untersuchte die Gesundheit meiner Pfeilerzähne, um sicherzustellen, dass sie stark genug waren, um die neue Brücke zu tragen.

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noun

Auflager, Widerlager

A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.

Examples :

"The new bridge's stability relies heavily on its solid concrete abutments, which anchor it to the riverbanks. "

Die Stabilität der neuen Brücke hängt stark von ihren soliden Betonauflagern ab, die sie an den Ufern verankern.

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