Rabbet

[ræbit]

Definition

(noun.) a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together.

(verb.) cut a rectangular groove into.

(verb.) join with a rabbet joint.

Checker: Maryann--From WordNet

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.

Inputed by Celia

Definition

n. a groove cut in the edge of a plank so that another may fit into it.—v.t. to groove a plank thus.—ns. Rabb′eting-machine′ -plane -saw for ploughing and cutting grooves; Rabb′et-joint a joint formed by fitting together timber with rabbets.

Typist: Toni