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rabbet

rabbet

1 9.9
A rectangular cut along the edge of a board that lets another board fit in
  • noun
  • /ˈræbɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rebaje
  • To create a strong joint, ensure the rabbet is properly aligned before assembly.
  • rabbet cut
  • rabbet frame
  • rabbet joint

Examples

  • The carpenter cut a rabbet along the edge of the board to fit the back panel.

  • She measured the width of the rabbet before attaching the frame.

  • To create a strong corner joint, a rabbet is often used in cabinet making.

  • The carpenter created a rabbet for the door frame.

  • He cut a deep rabbet along the edge of the board.

  • Make a rabbet on the edge of the wood to join two pieces securely.

  • The carpenter carefully measured the rabbet width to fit the panel snugly.

Synonyms

rebate
vsrabbet
  • UK
9.4

A groove cut along an edge to hold another piece

includes grooves cut along edges or ends to receive another piece

Compounds

rabbet plane
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A hand tool that cuts a long groove along the edge of wood

rabbet joint
  • Specialized
9.5

A way to join two pieces of wood by cutting matching grooves so their edges fit together

Surface Forms

rabbet singular
rabbets plural

Etymology

Rabbet comes from an old French verb rabattre, which means 'to beat down' or 'to cut back', so you can picture the edge of a board being pushed back a little to make a step. That's why a rabbet is the groove or stepped cut along an edge that lets another piece fit in.