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
Pillar and abutment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pillar" instead a noun "Abutment".
Nearby Word: abutted
Pillar
Pillar noun - An upright shaft that supports an overhead structure.
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Synonyms for Pillar
Abutment and pillar are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abutment" instead a noun "Pillar".
Nearby Word: pillared
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Pillar and Abutment. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abutment/pillar
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