Word
Rabbet
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
rab-bet
Definition
- v. t. - To cut a rabbet in; to furnish with a rabbet.
- v. t. - To unite the edges of, as boards, etc., in a rabbet
joint.
- n. - A longitudinal channel, groove, or recess cut out of the
edge or face of any body; especially, one intended to receive another
member, so as to break or cover the joint, or more easily to hold the
members in place; thus, the groove cut for a panel, for a pane of
glass, or for a door, is a rabbet, or rebate.
- n. - Same as Rabbet joint, below.
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