abutment [noun]

Definition of abutment:

a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge

Synonyms of abutment:

● Abutting

● Stop

● Stopper

● Support

● Thrust

● Juxtaposition

● Attack

● Pillar

● Backing

● Contact

● Supporting


Opposite/Antonyms of abutment:

● Individual

● Area

● Nucleus

● Pivot


Sentence/Example of abutment:

The abutment is at right angles and therefore spoils the recurve.