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rabbet

[ rab-it ]

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noun

a deep notch formed in or near one edge of a board, framing timber, etc., so that something else can be fitted into it or so that a door or the like can be closed against it.
a broad groove let into the surface of a board or the like; dado.

, rab·bet·ed, rab·bet·ing.

, rab·bet·ed, rab·bet·ing.

rabbet

/ ˈræbɪt /

a recess, groove, or step, usually of rectangular section, cut into a surface or along the edge of a piece of timber to receive a mating piece
a joint made between two pieces of timber using a rabbet

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Origin of rabbet¹

1350–1400; Middle English rabet < Old French rabat, derivative of rabattre to beat back, beat down; rebate ¹

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Origin of rabbet¹

C15: from Old French rabattre to beat down

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Rabbet, rab′et, n. a groove cut in the edge of a plank so that another may fit into it.

Rabbet these pieces sufficient to allow the art glass to set in on the back sides and be fastened—about 1/4 in.

For the outside rabbet, one piece 11 inch, 371/2 long; this nailed to the end of the box forms rabbet for the trays to rest on.

The re-entering angle left upon the wood is called the rebate or rabbet.

There is a rabbet in their inside upper edge, to receive the hatches or gratings.

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