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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

8 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

6 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

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

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

15 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.