rabbet

/ˈɹæbɪt/

rabbet

English Noun

Definition

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.

Etymology

From Middle English rabeten, from Old French raboter, rabouter (“to thrust back”, verb), from Old French re- + boter, bouter. The noun is from Middle English rabet, from Old French rabot, from the verb.