abut (up) against



abut (up) against

To lean or press onto something else. Thanks to all that flooding, the old shed now abuts against the house. That tree is abutting up against your roof—you need to have someone come and take it down.
See also: abut

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Klaes-Frisian
Xanti-Basque
Megaera-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
DÀIbhidh-Scottish
KarynKER-ən, KAR-ənEnglish
Juventas-Roman Mythology