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abutting

adjective

Definition of ABUTTING

:  that abuts or serves as an abutment :  adjoining, bordering
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First Known Use of ABUTTING

1599

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Synonyms
adjacent, adjoining, bordering, conterminous, contiguous, flanking, flush, fringing, joining, juxtaposed, neighboring, skirting, touching, verging
Antonyms
nonadjacent, noncontiguous

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