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vb. To cut a rabbet in; to furnish with a rabbet. To unite the edges of, as boards, etc., in a rabbet joint. A method of joining or fitting together wood by cutting a deep groove in one piece to allow the other to be fitted against it.

 - n. (Carp.) 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 ...