Abutment and Bulwark

Abutment

Abutment noun - A masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge.
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Bulwark and abutment are semantically related. in support topic. In some cases you can use "Bulwark" instead a noun "Abutment".

Nearby Word: abutted

Bulwark

Bulwark noun - An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes.

Abutment and bulwark are semantically related. You can use "Abutment" instead a noun "Bulwark".

Nearby Word: bulwarking
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