abutment

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

   point of contact between two objects or parts

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

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

4. (злічуване, незлічуване)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. (злічуване, незлічуване)Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.

6. (злічуване, незлічуване)The state of abutting.

   Angrenzen

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

8. (злічуване, незлічуване)The tooth that supports a denture or bridge.

9. (злічуване, незлічуване)A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.

   The fulcrum acted as an abutment.

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