Definitions

1. verb

to be in contact or adjoin something; to be at the end or boundary of something

“The two buildings abut each other along the street.”

2. verb

to have a boundary or edge in contact with something

“The wall abuts the garden fence.”

3. noun

a boundary or edge in contact with something

“The abutment of the bridge was damaged in the storm.”

4. noun

a structure or support at the edge of something

“The abutment of the dam helps to prevent erosion.”