Definitions for rabbets

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rabbets rab·bet

Spelling: [rab-it]

IPA: /ˈræb ɪt/

Rabbets is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 215 anagrams from letters in rabbets (abberst).

Definitions for rabbets

noun

1. a deep notch formed in or near one edge of a board, framing timber, etc., so that something else can be fitted into it or so that a door or the like can be closed against it.
2. a broad groove let into the surface of a board or the like; dado.

verb (used with object)

1. to cut a rabbet in (a board or the like).
2. to join (boards or the like) by means of a rabbet or rabbets.

verb (used without object)

1. to join by a rabbet (usually followed by on or over).

Origin of rabbets

1350-1400; Middle English rabet Old French rabat, derivative of rabattre to beat back, beat down; see rebate¹

Examples for rabbets

In an end-lap joint on rabbeted pieces the joint must be adapted to the rabbet.

This rabbet should not come quite to the front edge of the top.

The sinking a rabbet in the dead-wood, wherein the heels of the timbers rest.

Set the fence and the stop at the desired width and depth of the rabbet.

Cut tenons on the end rails and rabbet them and the side pieces for the panels.

Cut them to fit the mortises in the posts, also rabbet the back rails for the backing.

The back should be set in a rabbet as in the cases already shown.

It also fits into a rabbet on the upper back side of the shelf.

The panel may be of one piece, set into the rabbet and grooves.

The rabbet should therefore be plowed before the joint is made.