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to rebate

9.5

To cut a groove along an edge so another piece fits

verb
/rɪˈbeɪt/

: hacer un rebajo

The carpenter will rebate the edges of the door to ensure a snug fit.

Examples

You need to rebate the timber before assembling the window frame.
Masons skillfully rebate stone blocks for a seamless joint.
He will rebate the edge of the wood.
The carpenter rebates the stone to fit perfectly.
The carpenter will rebate the edges of the door to ensure a snug fit.
You need to rebate the timber before assembling the window frame.
Masons skillfully rebate stone blocks for a seamless joint.

Synonyms

to rout

vsto rebate

Specialized

2 8.9

Cut a groove in wood or stone with a tool

is used for making an edge groove to fit another part rather than general routing

to recess

vsto rebate

1 7.4

To make a hollow in a surface so something fits inside

is specifically about cutting an edge groove so another piece fits, not general hollows

to rabbet

vsto rebate

Specialized

1 9.9

To cut a rectangular groove along the edge of a board so another board fits in

focuses on making a groove at an edge so another piece fits

Compounds

rent-rebate

1 3.7

A partial refund on rent to help people who rent and have low income

How Deep

to mortise

Specialized

1 9.2

to rebate

9.5

to groove

2 5.1

to notch

4 4.1

Surface Forms

rebate infinitive

rebated past

rebated past participle

rebating present participle

rebates third person singular

Etymology

To rebate wood comes from the old French rabattre, from re- and battre, meaning 'to beat back' or 'cut back'. So to rebate is to cut a 'step' or groove in the edge so another piece fits into it.