First Known Use: 14th century
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1rabbet
noun rab·bet \ˈra-bət\
Definition of RABBET
: a channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of a surface; especially : one intended to receive another member (as a panel)
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Origin of RABBET
Middle English rabet, perhaps from Middle French rabat act of forcing down, from Old French rabattre to force down, fold over, reduce — more at rebate
2rabbet
verb
Definition of RABBET
transitive verb
1
: to unite the edges of in a rabbet joint
2
: to cut a rabbet in
intransitive verb
: to become joined by a rabbet
First Known Use of RABBET
15th century
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