rabate

Noun

rebate (plural rebates)

1. A deduction from an amount that is paid; an abatement.
2. The return of part of an amount already paid.
3. The edge of a roll of film, from which no image can be developed.
4. A rectangular groove made to hold two pieces (of wood etc) together; a rabbet.
   • For your existing windows, the glazing rebates will also have to be deepened to provide the extra gap.2014 September 11, Jeff Howell, “Home improvements: The dangers of abestos roofs [print version: Where can I find help – at the double?, 6 September 2014, p. P13]”, in The Daily Telegraph (Property)
5. A piece of wood hafted into a long stick, and serving to beat out mortar.
6. An iron tool sharpened something like a chisel, and used for dressing and polishing wood.

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