rabbet
noun
rab·bet
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Definition of rabbet
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of a surface
especially
: one intended to receive another member (such as a panel)
rabbet
verb
rabbeted;
rabbeting;
rabbets
Definition of rabbet (Entry 2 of 2)
: to become joined by a rabbet
Examples of rabbet in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Then set the plywood pieces down into the rabbets and secure with glue and nails. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "Three Ways to Build Your Own Shelves," 24 Jan. 2019 The box's top and bottom panels rest in rabbets cut into the sides and front, which are mitered at the front corners. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "How to Build Floating Shelves (With Plans!)," 16 Mar. 2015 If the lid is too tight to slide, adjust the rabbet, not the groove, using the table saw (width) or sandpaper (height). — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "How To Build a Simple Pencil Box," 31 Aug. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Crosscut the lid to 12 inches to remove any roughness on the ends created by rabbeting. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "How To Build a Simple Pencil Box," 31 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rabbet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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