noun🔗ShareAboutissement, point de jonctionThe 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. "Le mur de briques sert de point de jonction à la nouvelle clôture en bois, lui fournissant un support solide.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuléeThe 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. "Le mur de pierre a servi de culée, empêchant l'effondrement du pont en arc en soutenant sa poussée vers l'extérieur.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCulée, pileA 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. "La culée en béton lourd soutenait une extrémité du nouveau pont.architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuléeThe 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. "La culée massive en béton ancrait solidement le barrage contre la paroi abrupte du canyon.architecturegeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCulée, appuiSomething that abuts, or on which something abuts."The new bench was placed directly against the wall, using the abutment for support. "Le nouveau banc a été placé directement contre le mur, utilisant la culée comme support.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAboutement, contiguïtéThe state of abutting."The building's abutment against the adjacent parking garage created a shared wall. "L'aboutement du bâtiment contre le parking adjacent a créé un mur commun.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAboutissement, point de contactThat 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. "Le banc du parc est fixé à un aboutissement en béton pour l'empêcher de basculer.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePilierThe tooth that supports a denture or bridge."The dentist said the abutment needs to be strong so it can properly hold the new bridge. "Le dentiste a dit que le pilier doit être solide pour pouvoir maintenir correctement le nouveau bridge.medicineanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCulée, appuiA fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained."The sturdy foundation provided the abutment needed to support the new classroom addition. "La fondation robuste a fourni l'appui nécessaire pour soutenir l'ajout de la nouvelle salle de classe.architecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
