Rabbet (răbb&ebreve_;t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rabbeted; p. pr. & vb. n. Rabbeting.] [F. raboter to plane, plane down,rabot a plane; pref. re- re- + OF. abouter, aboter. See Abut, and cf. Rebut.] 1. To cut a rabbet in; to furnish with a rabbet.[1913 Webster]
2. To unite the edges of, as boards, etc., in a rabbet joint.[1913 Webster]
Rabbet, n. [See Rabbet, v., and cf. Rebate, n.][1913 Webster]
1. (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 pane of glass, or for a door, is a rabbet, or rebate.[1913 Webster]
2. Same as Rabbet joint, below.[1913 Webster]
Rabbet joint (Carp.), a joint formed by fitting together rabbeted boards or timbers; -- called also rabbet. -- Rabbet plane, a joiner's plane for cutting a rabbet. Moxon.[1913 Webster]