abutment

/əˈbʌt.mn̩t/

noun

The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts. / (engineering, architecture) The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.

The bridge was supported by a strong abutment.

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意味（1）

The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.

意味（2）

(engineering, architecture) The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.

意味（3）

Each of the bridges consists of six separate girder spans on brick abutments.

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(meteorology) The part of a valley or canyon wall against which a dam is constructed.

Heavy rains have caused the dam's abutments to seep, raising concern over possible dam failure.

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意味（5）

Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.

意味（6）

The state of abutting.

意味（7）

(architecture) That element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.

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(dentistry) The tooth that supports a denture or bridge.

意味（9）

A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.

The fulcrum acted as an abutment.

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