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- US Pronunciation
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- [rab-it]
- /ˈræb ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rab-it]
- /ˈræb ɪt/
Definitions of rabbeting word
- noun rabbeting 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. 1
- noun rabbeting a broad groove let into the surface of a board or the like; dado. 1
- verb with object rabbeting to cut a rabbet in (a board or the like). 1
- verb with object rabbeting to join (boards or the like) by means of a rabbet or rabbets. 1
- verb without object rabbeting to join by a rabbet (usually followed by on or over). 1
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Origin of rabbeting
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English rabet < Old French rabat, derivative of rabattre to beat back, beat down; see rebate1
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Parts of speech for Rabbeting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rabbeting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
rabbeting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with rabbeting
- what is rabbeting?
- what is a rabbeting jointer?
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