noun🔗ShareApoyo, contrafuerteThe 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. "La pared de ladrillo sirve como apoyo para la nueva valla de madera, proporcionándole un soporte sólido.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstriboThe 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. "El muro de piedra actuó como estribo, impidiendo que el puente arqueado se derrumbara al soportar su empuje hacia afuera.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstribo, apoyoA 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. "El pesado estribo de hormigón sostenía un extremo del nuevo puente.architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstriboThe 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. "El enorme estribo de hormigón ancló la presa de forma segura contra la escarpada pared del cañón.architecturegeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstribo, apoyoSomething that abuts, or on which something abuts."The new bench was placed directly against the wall, using the abutment for support. "El nuevo banco se colocó directamente contra la pared, utilizando el estribo como soporte.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareApoyo, contrafuerteThe state of abutting."The building's abutment against the adjacent parking garage created a shared wall. "El apoyo del edificio contra el estacionamiento adyacente creó una pared compartida.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareApoyo, linderoThat 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. "El banco del parque está asegurado a un apoyo de concreto para evitar que se vuelque.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePilarThe tooth that supports a denture or bridge."The dentist said the abutment needs to be strong so it can properly hold the new bridge. "El dentista dijo que el pilar debe ser fuerte para que pueda sostener correctamente el nuevo puente.medicineanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstribo, apoyoA fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained."The sturdy foundation provided the abutment needed to support the new classroom addition. "La base sólida proporcionó el apoyo necesario para sostener la nueva ampliación del aula.architecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
