Converse of object

• reinforce: The structural design of road bridges employed widespread use of reinforced earth bridge abutments.

• build: At the lock itself the embankments merged into stone built abutments which connected up with the bridge.

• form: However, there are various ways to form abutments.

• see: Going down toward the river you will see the abutments of the old railroad bridge, one of many on the branch.

Adjective modifier

• concrete: The steel bridge is already waiting on site and concrete abutments have been built for it.

• northern: A popular tavern was pulled down at the location of the northern abutment.

• top: Whilst 250mm may seem excessive for a top edge abutment or apron flashing it may not be.

• eastern: Another wooden pier, five sided, acts as a respond against the eastern abutment.

• southern: The southern abutment was flanked by two retaining walls which held small triangular embankments against its sides, thus strengthening it laterally.

• east: Having crossed the deep valley the monumental east abutment is aligned on a tight 90 degree turn.

Preposition: on

• side: Note the incursion of the building in to the line of the old railroad against the remaining bridge abutment on the far side.

Modifies a noun

• wall: This drainage system prevents water from getting trapped behind the structure, building up pressure, thus creating additional loads on the abutment walls.

• tooth: Occlusal rests, on a bounded saddle, are often positioned adjacent to the saddle on each abutment tooth.

Preposition: of

• bridge: The abutments of the old bridge are still visible on each side.

Noun used with modifier

• bridge: Contract Three: Railroad Terrace Looking north along Falcon Street to the old bridge abutment at Railroad Terrace.

• brick: High Street Sandstone detailing for the blue brick abutments of the bridge carrying the line above the high street.

• edge: Whilst 250mm may seem excessive for a top edge abutment or apron flashing it may not be.

• stone: The bridge had a modern wooden decking linking the original stone abutments.

• side: Depending upon the location of the roll at the side abutment will determine the actual side lap cover distance.

• masonry: The pipes are carried on a 100 year old multi-span bridge, consisting of an elaborate steel superstructure on masonry abutments and piers.