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| 1. | Architecture, Civil Engineering.
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| 2. | the place where projecting parts meet; junction. |
| 3. | Dentistry. a tooth or tooth root that supports or stabilizes a bridge, denture, or other prosthetic appliance. |
abutment a·but·ment (ə-bŭt'mənt)
n.
A natural tooth or implanted tooth substitute used to support or anchor a dental prosthesis.