Abutment and Stave

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

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

Nearby Word: abutted

Stave noun - One of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket.

Abutment and stave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abutment" instead a noun "Stave".

Nearby Words: staved, staving