Looking for the meaning of the word ABUTMENT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ABUTMENT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Abutment
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈbʌtm(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g. at the ends of a bridge
Short Definition:structure built to support lateral pressure of arch or span
Examples:- the first bridge was of timber with stone abutments
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