Abutment

/ɐbˈʌtmənt/

Abutment

a support structure or component that bears the weight and forces of an arch, bridge, or similar structure, typically located at the ends or sides of the structure

point of contact between two objects or parts

Examples

1. The abutment it's like the abutment, the abutment bridge, bridge-- -

2. And we place the new implant abutment.

3. The abutment it's like the abutment, the abutment bridge, bridge-- -

4. So, arch bridges normally need strong abutments at either side to push against that can withstand the extra horizontal loads.