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Noun
/əˈbətmənt/,
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abutments, plural;
  1. A structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g., at the ends of a bridge

  2. The process of supporting something with such a structure

  3. A point at which something abuts against something else

  1. point of contact between two objects or parts
  2. a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge
  3. An abutment is, generally, the point where two structures or objects meet.
  4. In dentistry, an abutment is a connecting element used to attach prosthetics to a dental implant that is Osseointegrated. These are usually called prosthetic implant abutments. These abutments can be made from a variety of materials, such as titanium, surgical stainless steel and gold. ...
  5. The state of abutting; Something that abuts; The thing on which something abuts; The point of junction between two things that abut; A construction that supports the end of a bridge
  6. (ABUTMENTS) The vertical members (walls or heavy columns) which bear the load or pressure of the cross member, such as a arch, pier, or similar structure.
  7. (Abutments) Abutment is the part of the wall or pier on which the arch resists.
  8. When teeth need to be used to support a bridge, they are called abutment teeth.
  9. A tooth or tooth structure which is responsible for the anchorage of a bridge or a denture.
  10. tooth or teeth that support a fixed or removable bridge
  11. A tooth or implant used to support a prosthesis.
  12. The teeth on either side of a missing tooth. Abutments are the part of the bridge used to support the replacement of the missing teeth (pontics).
  13. The sloping sides of valley that supports the ends of a dam.
  14. A tooth or root that is fitted with a crown to support a bridge or partial denture.
  15. Supporting structure (column) at the end of a bridge or arch.
  16. The supporting wall or pier that receives the thrust of an arch; a solid stone springer at the lowest point of an arch, vault or beam.
  17. Usually a structure that provides end support for a bridge
  18. The ground end-support of a bridge, especially to resist the horizontal thrust of an arch.
  19. A masonry mass that takes the weight and thrust of an arch, vault, or truss. See ARCH.
  20. the support system between the metal or cement structure of a bridge and the river’s bank.
  21. That portion of an implant above the neck utilized to provide support for a fixed, semi- fixed or removable dental prosthesis.
  22. usually some metal or ceramic piece that is machined and attached to the implant fixture.  There are several types of abutments; each designed for a specific task. ...
  23. The sloping intersection of a roof surface against a vertical structure protruding through the roof slope.
  24. Wood or stone construction to support a structure
  25. the part of a valley side against which a dam is constructed, or the approach embankment in case of bridges which may intrude some distance into the waterway