Rabbets Word Meaning

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Old French rabbat ‘abatement, recess’

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a step-shaped recess cut along the edge or in the face of a piece of wood, typically forming a match to the edge or tongue of another piece; a rebate

Short Definition:

step-shaped recess along edge of wood

Examples:

• a rabbet joint

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

make a rebate in (a piece of wood).

Short Definition:

make rebate in