noun a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g., at the ends of a bridge.
In construction, an abutment refers to a structure that supports or anchors a wall or building.
In dentistry, an abutment is a natural tooth or dental implant that supports a dental prosthesis such as a crown or bridge.
In architecture, an abutment is a supporting structure that bears a load or weight.
In civil engineering, an abutment is a structure that supports the ends of a bridge or viaduct.
In orthopedics, an abutment is a component of a bone implant that provides support and stability.
In geotechnical engineering, an abutment is a retaining structure that resists lateral pressure from soil or water.
In architecture and engineering writing, the term 'abutment' is used to refer to a structure that supports the end of a bridge or similar structure.
In dentistry, a psychologist may refer to an abutment as a component used in dental implants to support a crown or bridge.
Civil engineers use the term 'abutment' to describe the part of a structure that supports or absorbs the pressure from another part, such as the abutment of a dam.