Rabbet: meaning, definitions and examples
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rabbet
[ หrรฆbษชt ]
woodworking tool
A rabbet is a type of joint or groove cut into the edge of a piece of wood. It is typically used to allow two pieces of wood to fit together, most commonly in cabinetry and furniture making. A rabbet may run along the edge or the end of a board, providing a clean, flat surface for joining. This joint is important in construction and design, ensuring a strong and seamless assembly of wooden structures.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cabinet had a rabbet joint that secured the back panel.
- He used a rabbet plane to create a perfect groove.
- The rabbet cut allowed for a flush finish on the drawer front.
Translations
Translations of the word "rabbet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rebaixo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคฌเฅเคฌเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Nutzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ rabbet
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะท
๐ต๐ฑ wrฤ b
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใใใ
๐ซ๐ท rabbet
๐ช๐ธ rabbet
๐น๐ท rabbet
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุจูุช
๐จ๐ฟ rรกb
๐ธ๐ฐ rรกb
๐จ๐ณ ๅนๆงฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ reลพenje
๐ฎ๐ธ rabbetskurรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฑะฑะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rabbet
๐ฒ๐ฝ rabbet
Etymology
The term 'rabbet' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'rabate', which means to cut off or to reduce. This word was influenced by the verb 'raboter', meaning to make a recess or groove. The use of rabbet joints can be traced back to ancient woodworking practices, where craftsmen sought to create sturdy and aesthetically pleasing connections between wooden pieces. Over time, the term has become standardized in various woodworking and carpentry contexts, particularly in North America and the United Kingdom.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,911 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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