The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.
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.
A fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.
That element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.
The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.
The tooth that supports a denture or bridge.
Something that abuts, or on which something abuts.
The state of abutting.
The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one.
An affiliation of several parishes for joint support and management of their poor; also the jointly-owned workhouse.
That which is united, or made one; something formed by a combination or coalition of parts or members; a confederation; a consolidated body; a league.
A data structure that can store any of various types of item, but only one at a time.
A trade union; a workers' union.
An association of students at a university for social and/or political purposes; also in some cases a debating body.
A joint or other connection uniting parts of machinery, such as pipes.
The act or state of marriage.
The set containing all of the elements of two or more sets.
The state of being united or joined; a state of unity or harmony.
Belonging to, represented by, or otherwise pertaining to a labour union.
To combine sets using the union operation.