abutment

s. linde, confín, límite; empalme, contrafuerte, estribo

estribo | promontorio | confín | límite

promontorio

lindero; (puente) pilar de tierra; estribos; jamba, contrafuerte, punte de contacto, límite, empalme

(n.) = contrafuerte, estribo, promontorio
Ex: Finally, the upkeep of these bridges was a massive task requiring the constant removal of sediment from river beds, piers and abutments.