abutment

Meanings

• noun

  A structure that supports a bridge or other structure at its end.

  - "The abutment of the bridge was damaged in the flood."
  - "The construction of the abutment for the new highway began this week."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abutment
about , scout , stout

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Variants

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abutment , abutments

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Etymology

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From Old French abutir, meaning 'to bring to a point or end', from abuter, 'to bring to a halt, to stop'.

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Trivia

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1. The Great Wall of China has abutments at regular intervals to support its massive length.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'abutment' in English was in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. pier: An abutment and pier are related structures in bridge construction. An abutment supports the end of a bridge, while a pier supports the bridge in the middle.

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Culture

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In literature, abutments are often used metaphorically to describe the end or conclusion of a situation or idea.

How to Memorize "abutment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an abutment as a large, sturdy structure that supports the end of a bridge or other structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abutment' with the idea of support or endings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that an abutment is a structure that 'abuts' or comes in contact with the end of a bridge.

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