HyperDic: abutment

English > 2 senses of the word abutment:
NOUNlocationabutmentpoint of contact between two objects or parts
artifactabutmenta masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge
English > abutment: 2 senses > noun 1, location
Meaningpoint of contact between two objects or parts.
BroaderpointThe precise location of something
Spanishengaste
Catalanencast
Verbsabutlie adjacent to another or share a boundary
English > abutment: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge.
Broadersupportsupporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
Spanishcontrafuerte, estribo

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