abutment
US /əˈbʌt.mənt/
UK /əˈbʌt.mənt/
1.
alicerce, apoio, estribo
a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g., at the ends of a bridge or dam
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The bridge's main abutment was reinforced with concrete.
O principal alicerce da ponte foi reforçado com concreto.
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Engineers inspected the dam's abutment for any signs of stress.
Os engenheiros inspecionaram o alicerce da barragem em busca de sinais de estresse.