abutment
US /əˈbʌt.mənt/
UK /əˈbʌt.mənt/
1.
dayanak, payanda, destek
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.
Köprünün ana dayanağı betonla güçlendirildi.
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Engineers inspected the dam's abutment for any signs of stress.
Mühendisler barajın dayanağını herhangi bir gerilme belirtisi açısından inceledi.