Synonyms for rabbet
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A longitudinal channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of a plank of wood or other material; especially, one intended to fit another member to form a joint.
Related words
- Phrases
- rabbet plane
Forms
- Plural
- rabbets → grooves, rebates…
Example sentences
- groove We'll get back in the groove of things before long.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| rabbet | steady | |
| groove | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- groove1, rebate2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rebate2 = 2 syllables).