abutment
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Is abutment a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. (engineering, architecture) The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.countableuncountable
2. (engineering) A construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge.Examples: "Each of the bridges consists of six separate girder spans on brick abutments."countableuncountable
3. (engineering) The part of a valley or canyon wall against which a dam is constructed.Examples: "Heavy rains have caused the dam's abutments to seep, raising concern over possible dam failure."countableuncountable
4. (architecture) That element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.countableuncountable
5. (dentistry) The tooth that supports a denture or bridge.countableuncountable
Definition source: Wiktionary