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Part of Speech: noun
Results: 4
2. A
longitudinal channel,
groove,
or recess cut out of the edge or face of any body;
especially,
one intended to receive another member, so
as to break or cover
the joint,
or more easily to hold the members
in place;
thus,
the groove cut for a
panel,
for a
pane of glass,
or for a
door,
is a rabbet,
or rebate.
Part of Speech: verb transitive
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