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Research Results For 'Rebate'

BACKJOINT

In architecture a backjoint is a rebate or chase in masonry left to receive a permanent slab or other filling.
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REBATE

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.
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STOP

In architecture, a stop is a member, plain or moulded, formed of a separate piece and fixed to a jamb, against which a door or window shuts. This takes the place, or answers the purpose, of a rebate.


 

 
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