rabbet
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It also fits into a rabbet on the upper back side of the shelf.
From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William
Fig. 266-27 Dado tongue and rabbet No. 28.
From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William
The rabbet at the end of the piece X is cut not the entire width of the piece Y, but only the width of the lap,—c-f = a-e.
From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William
The width across the rabbet is 3 in., while the portion above the rabbet and inboard is 7 in. wide.
From Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships by Holmes, George C. V.
I promised Allworthy already to give up half my estate—od rabbet it!
From History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry