abutment

1. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.

   point of contact between two objects or parts

2. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.

3. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)A construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge.

4. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)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.

5. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.

6. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)The state of abutting.

   Angrenzen

7. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)That element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.

8. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)The tooth that supports a denture or bridge.

9. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.

   The fulcrum acted as an abutment.

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