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abutment

/əˈbʌt.mn̩t/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The brick wall serves as the abutment for the new wooden fence, providing it with solid support. "

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

Examples :

"The stone wall acted as an abutment, preventing the arched bridge from collapsing by supporting its outward thrust. "

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

Examples :

"The heavy concrete abutment held up one end of the new bridge. "

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

Examples :

"The massive concrete abutment anchored the dam securely against the steep canyon wall. "

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noun

Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.

Examples :

"The new bench was placed directly against the wall, using the abutment for support. "

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The state of abutting.

Examples :

"The building's abutment against the adjacent parking garage created a shared wall. "

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

Examples :

"The park bench is secured to a concrete abutment to keep it from tipping over. "

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The tooth that supports a denture or bridge.

Examples :

"The dentist said the abutment needs to be strong so it can properly hold the new bridge. "

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A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.

Examples :

"The sturdy foundation provided the abutment needed to support the new classroom addition. "

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