Abutment
Abutment noun - A masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge.
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Junction and abutment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Junction" instead a noun "Abutment".
Nearby Word: abutted
Junction
Junction noun - A place where two or more things are united.
Usage example: situated at the junction of several major railways, the city has long been a transportation hub
Nearby Word: juncture
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