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- Dictionarya·but·ment/əˈbətm(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g. at the ends of a bridge: "the first bridge was of timber with stone abutments"
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The meaning of ABUTMENT is the place at which one thing borders on or abuts another. How to use abutment in a sentence.
ABUTMENT definition: 1. a structure that is built to support an arch (= a curved top on two supports, that holds the…. Learn more.
An abutment is the substructure at the ends of a bridge span or dam supporting its superstructure. [1] Single-span bridges have abutments at each end that provide vertical and lateral support for the span, as well as acting as retaining walls to resist lateral movement of the earthen fill of the bridge approach.
Abutment definition: a masonry mass supporting and receiving the thrust of part of an arch or vault.. See examples of ABUTMENT used in a sentence.
n. 1. The act or process of abutting. 2. a. Something that abuts. b. The point of contact of two abutting objects or parts. 3. a. The part of a structure that bears the weight or pressure of an arch. b. A structure that supports the end of a bridge. c. A structure that anchors the cables of a suspension bridge.
An abutment is a structural component that provides support at the ends of a bridge, transferring loads from the bridge to the ground. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the stability and integrity of a bridge by anchoring its ends, thus preventing lateral movement.
An easement is a legal right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose, such as access or utility lines. If one property abuts another property and has an easement across it, the property with the easement has the legal right to use the abutting property for that specific purpose.
Definition of abutment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ABUTMENT meaning: 1. a structure that is built to support an arch (= a curved top on two supports, that holds the…. Learn more.
noun. a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge. see more. noun. point of contact between two objects or parts. see more.
