rabbets

[rab-it]

rab·bet

[rab-it] noun, verb, rab·bet·ed, rab·bet·ing.
noun
1.
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.
2.
a broad groove let into the surface of a board or the like; dado.
verb (used with object)
3.
to cut a rabbet in (a board or the like).
4.
to join (boards or the like) by means of a rabbet or rabbets.

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Rabbets is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
verb (used without object)
5.
to join by a rabbet (usually followed by on or over).
Also, rebate.


Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English rabet < Old French rabat, derivative of rabattre to beat back, beat down; see rebate1

un·rab·bet·ed, adjective

rabbet, rabbit, rarebit, rebate.
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