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rabbet

/ˈɹæbɪt/

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noun

Ranura, rebajo

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.

Examples :

"The carpenter cut a rabbet along the edge of the wooden board to fit the glass panel snugly into the frame. "

El carpintero cortó una ranura a lo largo del borde de la tabla de madera para que el panel de vidrio encajara perfectamente en el marco.

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verb

Hacer una ranura

To cut a rabbet in a piece of material.

Examples :

"The carpenter rabbetted the wood to create a groove for the drawer to fit snugly. "

El carpintero hizo una ranura en la madera para crear una ranura para que el cajón encajara perfectamente.

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