ABUTMENT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
point of contact between two objects or parts
Categories: Point
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge
Categories: Support
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "abutment" comes from Old French aboutement.
🔗 Related Words
abut – A related word in the same word family.
ment – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
French spelling conventions explain many of English's 'silent letters' and irregular spellings.