abutment

• Substantivo que designa uma estrutura ou ponto de contato que sustenta e recebe empuxo ou pressão, como o apoio de pedra de um arco ou de uma ponte. Em odontologia, refere-se ao dente ou estrutura que serve de suporte para uma prótese.

A noun referring to a structure or point of contact that supports and receives thrust or pressure, such as a masonry support for an arch or bridge.

1. Point of contactC1formaltechnical

   The point where two objects or parts meet or touch each other.

   Ponto de contato

   • The abutment between the two metal beams was carefully welded.
   • Engineers inspected the abutment where the pipeline connected to the tank.
   • The abutment of the two geological plates caused minor tremors.

   Sinônimosconnectionjointjunctionjunctureseam

2. Structural supportC1formaltechnical

   A masonry or concrete support that directly receives and resists the thrust or pressure from an arch, bridge, or similar structure.

   Apoio estrutural

   • The bridge's abutment was reinforced to withstand heavy traffic loads.
   • The ancient Roman arch still stands thanks to its sturdy abutment.
   • Construction crews poured concrete for the new abutment on the riverbank.

   Sinônimosbracebuttresspierpropsupport