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Definitions from the WebAbutementPart of speech: Noun Sense: The point at which a structure or object abuts or meets another. Usage: The term "abutement" is commonly used in civil engineering and construction to refer to the point where one structure, such as a bridge or a wall, connects or aligns with another structure. Related products: Check out some books on civil engineering and construction on Amazon. Sample sentence 1: The abutement of the new highway bridge perfectly aligned with the existing road infrastructure. Sample sentence 2: The architect designed the abutements of the building to seamlessly join the two different sections together. | ||||
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