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Meaning of
abutment
in English
abutment
#uncommon
Plural
abutments
Definitions
Noun
structure
supporting
arch
or
vault
pressure
The
arches
of
the
ancient
bridge
relied
on
a
sturdy
abutment
for
support
.
bridge
support
;
anchors
cables
The
suspension
bridge's
abutment
anchored
the
cables
firmly
in
place
.
point
where
two
things
meet
;
provide
support
The
two
hills
met
at
a
narrow
abutment
,
forming
a
steep
valley
.
something
that
provides
a
supporting
end
The
abutment
at
the
end
of
the
retaining
wall
provided
a
supporting
end
for
the
soil
.
tooth
supporting
a
dental
prosthesis
(
like
a
denture
)
The
dentist
carefully
prepared
the
abutment
to
support
the
dental
implant
.