Abutment and Stilt

Abutment

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

Nearby Word: abutted

Stilt

Stilt noun - One of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground.

Abutment and stilt are semantically related in something that holds up structure topic. Sometimes you can use "Abutment" instead a noun "Stilt".

Nearby Word: stilted
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