Enter the word for search

abutment

/əˈbʌtmənt/

Translations

abutmentnoun

abutments

/əˈbʌtmənt/

culéeEn génie civil, notamment pour un pont ou une arche.

The engineers inspected the bridge's abutment for any signs of wear or damage.

Les ingénieurs ont inspecté la culée du pont pour y déceler tout signe d'usure ou de dommage.

pilierEn dentisterie, pour une dent naturelle ou un implant servant de support à une prothèse.

The dentist selected the canine as the primary abutment for the fixed bridge.

Le dentiste a choisi la canine comme pilier principal du bridge fixe.

jonctionSens général en architecture ou en construction : point de rencontre de deux structures.

The abutment between the two walls was reinforced to ensure stability.

La jonction entre les deux murs a été renforcée pour assurer la stabilité.

Additional translations

aboutementTerme technique de construction, plus rare.

Synonyms

abutmentadjective

/əˈbʌtmənt/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "abutment pier", "abutment tooth").

d'appuiEn génie civil, pour un élément lié à une culée ou qui en forme une.

Cracks were visible on the abutment pier closest to the riverbank.

Des fissures étaient visibles sur la pile d'appui la plus proche de la rive.

abutmentnoun

A structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, such as at the ends of a bridge.

The engineers inspected the bridge's abutment for any signs of wear or damage.

The point of contact where two structures or objects meet.

The abutment between the two walls was reinforced to ensure stability.

A natural tooth or dental implant that supports and stabilises a bridge, denture, or other prosthetic device.

The dentist selected the canine as the primary abutment for the fixed bridge.

abutmentadjective

Relating to or forming an abutment.

Cracks were visible on the abutment pier closest to the riverbank.