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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

abutment

/æbʌt.mənt/ noun · British & US
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What does abutment mean?

noun

A structure built against a cliff or rock face to support a road or railway, or a point where two things meet or join.

Example

"The engineers built a large abutment to support the weight of the bridge."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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