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butment.

A buttress of an arch; the supporter, or that part which joins it to the upright pier.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A buttress of an arch; the supporter, or that part which joins it to the upright pier.

  2. The mass of stone or solid work at the end of a bridge, by which the extreme arches are sustained, or by which the end of a bridge without arches is supported.

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Clipping of abutment.

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