Abutments
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:17 pts9 letters
Definition of Abutments
noun
- The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.
- The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.
- A construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge.
- The part of a valley or canyon wall against which a dam is constructed.
"Heavy rains have caused the dam's abutments to seep, raising concern over possible dam failure."
- Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.
Anagrams of Abutments
No exact anagrams found for "abutments". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
a1
b3
u1
t1
m3
e1
n1
t1
s1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Abutments
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Abutments"
Abutments is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Abutments" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "abutments" is a medium-scoring word.