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Rabbet: meaning, definitions and examples

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rabbet

 

[ หˆrรฆbษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

channel, groove, recess

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rebaixo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฌเฅเคฌเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nutzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rabbet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wrฤ…b

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒ“ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rabbet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rabbet

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rabbet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ž˜๋น—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุจูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rรกb

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rรกb

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡นๆงฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reลพenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rabbetskurรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐะฑะฑะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ‘แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rabbet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rabbet

Word origin

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.