abutment English

Meaning abutment meaning

What does abutment mean?

abutment

— noun point of contact between two objects or parts

— noun a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge

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abutment English » English

prop

buttress

abut

stand

stanchion

dam abutment

butment

border

bearing

abuttal

verge

tray

tip

supporting surface

supporting

support

stop

stays

stay

socket

seat

rim

rest pier

rest

purchase

pillow

pillar

pedestal

peak

neb

marge

limb

ledge

junction

jetty head

holder

frame

foundation

foothold

foot

extremity

end wall

end

edge

counterfort

cleat

chair

case of fit

carrying plane

buttressing