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Abutment Meaning in English

word

əˈbʌt.mn̩t
uh-BUT-mnt
ɐbˈʌtmənt
uh-BUT-muhnt

परिभाषा

An abutment is a strong structure at the end of a bridge or arch that supports its weight. In dentistry, it refers to a supporting tooth or implant for a bridge or crown.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Mostly used in engineering (bridges, arches) and dental contexts. In construction, 'abutment' is not the same as 'pier' or 'pillar'—it specifically supports the end. In dentistry, it always means the supporting tooth or implant.

उदाहरण वाक्य

The abutment supports the end of the bridge.

basic

Each arch has an abutment at both ends.

basic

The dentist placed a crown on the abutment tooth.

basic

That old stone abutment has stood for a hundred years.

natural

Engineers checked the abutments after the floods.

natural

Because the abutment was weak, they had to rebuild part of the bridge.

natural