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abutments

/əˈbʌtmənts/

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noun

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. "

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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. "

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

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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. "

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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. "

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The state of abutting.

Examples :

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

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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. "

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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. "

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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. "

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