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abutment, abuttal Architect Civil engineering a construction that takes the thrust of an arch or vault or supports the end of a bridge abutment [ə′bət·mənt] (civil engineering) A surface or mass provided to withstand thrust; for example, end supports of an arch or a bridge. (mining engineering) In a coal mine, the place where the natural ground material makes contact with the ends of an embankment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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