abutment

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.
2. isim The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.
3. isim A construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge.

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

4. isim 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. isim Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.
6. isim The state of abutting.
7. isim That element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.
8. isim The tooth that supports a denture or bridge.
9. isim A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.

   “The fulcrum acted as an abutment.”