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abutment

/əˈbʌt.mn̩t/

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noun

Опора, устой

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. "

Кирпичная стена служит опорой для нового деревянного забора, обеспечивая ему надежную поддержку.

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noun

Устой

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. "

Каменная стена служила устоем, предотвращая обрушение арочного моста, поддерживая его боковое давление.

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Устой, опора

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. "

Тяжелый бетонный устой поддерживал один конец нового моста.

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Устой

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. "

Массивный бетонный устой надежно закрепил плотину на крутой стене каньона.

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Опора, устой

Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.

Examples :

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

Новая скамья была установлена прямо к стене, используя опору для поддержки.

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Примыкание, соприкосновение

The state of abutting.

Examples :

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

Примыкание здания к соседнему гаражу создало общую стену.

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Примыкание, соприкосновение

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. "

Скамейка в парке закреплена на бетонном примыкании, чтобы она не опрокинулась.

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noun

Опорный зуб

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. "

Стоматолог сказал, что опорный зуб должен быть прочным, чтобы правильно удерживать новый мост.

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Опора, устой

A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.

Examples :

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

Прочный фундамент обеспечил опору, необходимую для поддержки пристройки нового класса.

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