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abutting

/əˈbʌtɪŋ/

Translations

abuttinggerund / present participle

/əˈbʌtɪŋ/

Used primarily attributively to describe something that shares a boundary or is directly adjacent.

contigu

The abutting properties shared a fence that marked the boundary between them.

Les propriétés contiguës partageaient une clôture qui marquait la limite entre elles.

Additional translations

attenantSurtout pour des terrains, parcelles ou bâtiments.

Synonyms

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abuttingnoun

/əˈbʌtɪŋ/

Gerund: the act or process of abutting; used mainly as an uncountable noun.

contiguïté

The abutting of the two plots was recorded by the surveyor.

La contiguïté des deux parcelles a été constatée par le géomètre.

Additional translations

accolementTechnique.

abutverb

abutting

Gerund

abutted

Past Simple

abutted

Past Participle

abutting

Gerund

/əˈbʌt/

jouxter

The new building will abut the existing structure, creating a seamless extension.

Le nouveau bâtiment jouxtera la structure existante, créant une extension harmonieuse.

Additional translations

s'appuyer contreAu sens de toucher directement ou de reposer contre quelque chose.

bordeSurtout pour les terrains, bâtiments ou zones géographiques.

Synonyms

Definitions

abuttinggerund / present participle

Having a common boundary or edge; touching or adjacent.

The abutting properties shared a fence that marked the boundary between them.

abuttingnoun

The act or process of abutting; the state of being adjacent or sharing a common boundary.

Accurate abutting of the metal plates is essential for a watertight seal.

abutverb

To touch or lean upon something; to be adjacent to something.

The new building will abut the existing structure, creating a seamless extension.

To border on; to be contiguous to.

The property abuts the river, providing a beautiful view for the residents.