abutment

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Synonyms: abetment, butment, augment, abatement, abusement, rebutment, abutments, abortment, hutment

Antonyms: abetment, butment, augment, abatement, abusement, rebutment, abutments, abortment, hutment

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Noun

1. The point of [[junction]] between two things, in particular a support, that [[abut#English|abuts]]. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
2. {{lb|en|engineering|architecture}} The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an [[arch]] or [[vault]]. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 18^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
3. {{lb|en|engineering}} A [[construction]] that supports the ends of a [[bridge]]; a structure that anchors the cables on a [[suspension bridge]]. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 18^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
4. {{lb|en|engineering}} The part of a [[valley]] or [[canyon]] wall against which a [[dam]] is constructed.
5. Something that [[abut]]s, or on which something abuts. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 18^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
6. The state of [[abutting]].
7. {{lb|en|architecture}} That [[element]] that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.
8. {{lb|en|dentistry}} The tooth that supports a [[denture]] or [[bridge]].
9. A [[fixed]] [[point]] or [[surface]] where [[resistance]] is [[obtained]].

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