abutment

8 letters in word "abutment": A B E M N T T U.

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• Definitions:
• The sloping sides of valley that supports the ends of a dam.
• A tooth or implant used to support a bridge or prosthesis.
• A tooth or tooth structure which is responsible for the anchorage of a bridge or a denture.
• The part of a valley or canyon wall against which a dam is constructed. Right and left abutments are those on respective sides of an observer looking downstream.
• Part of a structure which supports the end of a span or accepts the thrust of an arch; often supports and retains the approach embankment.
• a substructure supporting the end of a superstructure that retains or supports the approach embankment. See also retaining wall and wing wall
• An intersection usually between a roof and a wall.
• (abut·ment) (?-but´m?nt) 1. that on which or at which abutting occurs. 2. a part of a structure that sustains thrust or pressure. 3. a tooth or root used as an anchorage for either a fixed or a removable dental prosthesis, or any other device serving the same purpose. See also under tooth.
• tooth, root or implant used to support an artificial tooth restoration
• In coal mining, (1) the weight of the rocks above a narrow roadway is transferred to the solid coal along the sides, which act as abutments of the arch of strata spanning the roadway; and (2) the weight of the rocks over a longwall face is transferred to the front abutment, that is, the solid ...
• That part of the valley side against which the dam is constructed. An artificial abutment is sometimes constructed where there is no suitable natural abutment. Right and left abutments are those on respective sides of an observer when viewed looking downstream. ...
• The outermost end supports on a bridge, which carry the load from the deck
• A reinforcing block or wall of masonry adding support to the great vaults & arches.
• solid masonry placed to counteract the lateral thrust of a bridge, arch, or vault. adulterine: an unlicensed castle. allure: wall walk along the top of a curtain. angle-spur: buttress rising at the angle of a square tower to support a round superstructure. apse: semi-circular projection. ...
• A masonry mass that takes the weight and thrust of an arch, vault, or truss. See ARCH.
• A stone, concrete, brick, or timber structure supporting the end of a span.
• Wood or stone construction to support a structure
• The supporting structure at the end of the bridge which retains the roadway approach to the bridge. York timber bridges include a timber abutment and wingwall as standard features. Example.
• A support structure incorporated in bridge designs.
• The areas of unmined rock at the edges of a stoping block that carry many large regional loads. Generally a zone of support for ground arching. Accident An event which results in, or is likely to result, in injury, illness or damage (this also includes dangerous occurrence and near miss).
• The term abutment refers to the solid part of a pier or wall, etc., which receives the thrust or lateral pressure of an arch, vault, or strut. ©2007 The Probert Encyclopaedia. Data used under license.
• A tooth or implant that is used for the support or anchorage of a prosthesis or appliance. Anchorage - Used orthodontically, it is the resistance to unwanted tooth movement.
• An abutment is a small part that usually looks like a tooth that has been prepared for a crown. It is usually screwed into the implant and acts as an interface between the implant and the restoration.
• A wall that rises above the slope of the roof that separates different sections of the roof.
• a tooth or root that is fitted with a crown to support a bridge or partial denture.
• point of contact between two objects or parts a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge

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