Definition of abutment Abutment

a•but•ment

We found 14 definitions of abutment from 4 different sources.

What does abutment mean?

Noun Plural: abutments
abutment - point of contact between two objects or parts
		point sharp end; "he stuck the point of the knife into a tree"; "he broke the point of his pencil"
abutment - a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge

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abutment (Noun)
The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.
abutment (Noun)
Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.
abutment (Noun)
The state of abutting.
abutment (Noun)
That element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.
abutment (Noun)
The tooth that supports a denture or bridge.
abutment (Noun)
A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.

abutment (n.)
State of abutting.
abutment (n.)
That on or against which a body abuts or presses
abutment (n.)
The solid part of a pier or wall, etc., which receives the thrust or lateral pressure of an arch, vault, or strut.
abutment (n.)
A fixed point or surface from which resistance or reaction is obtained, as the cylinder head of a steam engine, the fulcrum of a lever, etc.
abutment (n.)
In breech-loading firearms, the block behind the barrel which receives the pressure due to recoil.