Abutment and Piling

Abutment

Abutment noun - A masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge.
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Synonyms for Abutment

Piling and abutment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Piling" instead a noun "Abutment".

Nearby Word: abutted

Piling

Piling noun - A column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure.

Abutment and piling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abutment" instead a noun "Piling".

Nearby Words: pile, piled
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