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Rareabutment
The correct spelling is abutment.
How to pronounce abutment
noun
IPA: /əˈbʌt.mn̩t/
Say it like: Abu-tme-nt
The correct spelling is abutment. The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts. For example: "Heavy rains have caused the dam's abutments to seep, raising concern over possible dam failure."
Usage Examples
“Heavy rains have caused the dam's abutments to seep, raising concern over possible dam failure.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.
- 2.The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.
- 3.A construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge.
- 4.The part of a valley or canyon wall against which a dam is constructed.
- 5.Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.
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