noun

butting

BUH-tihng

Butting (noun) means a shared boundary line between two pieces of land. Example: “The old fence marked the butting between the two farms.”

noun

A shared boundary line between two pieces of land.

"The old fence marked the butting between the two farms."

The act of hitting something with the head.

"The goat was disqualified for butting the referee."

How to use butting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the border where two properties meet, or the act of striking something with your head.

Word forms

buttings plural, buttings plural

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Rhymes for butting

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Frequently asked questions

What does “butting” mean?

The word “butting” means a shared boundary line between two pieces of land. In plain terms, either the border where two properties meet, or the act of striking something with your head.

How do you pronounce “butting”?

“Butting” is pronounced BUH-tihng ([ˈbʌɾɪŋ] in IPA).

How do you use “butting” in a sentence?

Here is “butting” used in a sentence: “The old fence marked the butting between the two farms.”

What part of speech is “butting”?

“Butting” is a noun.

How many meanings does “butting” have?

“Butting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shared boundary line between two pieces of land.