Architecture. A structure, esp. of stone or brick, which supports the lateral thrust of an arch, a bridge, etc.; = abutment, n. 4. Now rare.
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| 释义 | society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > architecture > arch > [noun] > parts of > section of pier or wall acting as support (2) butment1624 Architecture. A structure, esp. of stone or brick, which supports the lateral thrust of an arch, a bridge, etc.; = abutment, n. 4. Now rare. abutment1734 Architecture. The masonry or rock which supports the lateral thrust of a bridge, arch, vault, etc.; the part of a valley side against which a dam… |
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