In architecture a rebate or rabbet is a rectangular longitudinal recess or groove, cut in the corner or edge of any body to accept the edge, or tongue of another piece. For example the groove cut to accept a panel, a pane of glass, or a door, is known as a rebate or rabbet. Research Rebate
 
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