Words Like ABUTMENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ABUTMENT.

2 Alternative Words Similar to abutment

1 Point Noun      Synonym Words Like Point
2 Support Noun      Synonym Words Like Support

9 definitions of abutment

1 The state or condition of abutting.
2 That which abuts or borders on something else; the part abutting or abutted upon or against.
3 Sometimes shortened to butment.
4 The state of abutting.
5 That element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.
6 The tooth that supports a denture or bridge.
7 A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.
8 point of contact between two objects or parts
9 a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge
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