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abutment

/əˈbʌtmənt/

Translations

abutmentnoun

abutments

/əˈbʌtmənt/

The bridge's abutment was reinforced to ensure stability.

Опора моста была усилена для обеспечения стабильности.

The engineers inspected the abutment for any signs of wear.

Инженеры осмотрели устой на предмет признаков износа.

Additional translations

Synonyms

abutmentadjective

/əˈbʌtmənt/

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

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.