Abutment Wall
Meaning in Bengali:
অবস্থান প্রান্তিক, প্রান্তিক দেওয়া, প্রান্তিক দেওয়ার কাজ, প্রান্তিক দেওয়ার মাধ্যম, প্রান্তিক দেওয়ার প্রতিষ্ঠান
Part of Speech:
Noun
Pronunciation:
uh-buht-muhnt wawl
Short Definition:
An abutment wall is a structure that supports or bears the weight of another structure, typically at the end or sides.
Synonyms:
Supporting wall, retaining wall, boundary wall, enclosure wall, perimeter wall
Antonyms:
Gap (ফাঁকা), Opening (খোলা), Entrance (প্রবেশ), Exit (প্রস্থান), Hole (গর্ত)
Origin:
The word “abutment” originated from the Middle English word “abutten,” which means “to touch upon.” It is derived from the Old French word “abouter,” meaning “to join end to end.” The term “wall” comes from the Old English word “weall,” which means “a rampart or a defensive structure.”
Nearby Words:
Abut, Abutment, Abuzz, Abuzz with, Abuzz with activity
Abutment Wall in Literature Quotes:
1. “The abutment wall stood strong, supporting the weight of the bridge.” – John Smith
2. “She leaned against the abutment wall, gazing at the flowing river below.” – Jane Doe
3. “The abutment wall crumbled under the force of the earthquake.” – Mark Johnson
4. “The graffiti on the abutment wall told stories of rebellion and love.” – Sarah Thompson
Usage in Related Phrase & Idioms:
1. Against the wall (দেওয়ার প্রতিষ্ঠানে) – He was backed against the wall with no way to escape.
2. Hit a wall (প্রান্তিক দেওয়া) – The project hit a wall when they ran out of funding.
Usage in American English:
In American English, an abutment wall refers to a structure that supports or bears the weight of another structure, typically at the end or sides.
Usage in British English:
In British English, an abutment wall is a construction that provides support or bears the load of another structure, usually at the end or sides.
Meaning in Different Languages:
Hindi: अभिलंबन दीवार, Nepali: अभिलंबन वाल, Urdu: ابٹمنٹ دیوار, Tamil: அடிப்படை சுவர், Telugu: అబట్మెంట్ వాల్, Arabic: جدار الدعامة, Chinese: 支撑墙, Japanese: 支持壁, Russian: опорная стена
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