“Rabbet” or “Rabbit”

rabbet / rabbit are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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rabbet

nouna rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together.
verbjoin with a rabbet joint.
verbcut a rectangular groove into.

rabbit r·AE·b·ah·t

nounany of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food.
nounflesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food.
verbhunt rabbits.

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“rabbet”

…to create cuts for dado, rabbet or half lap joints.

“rabbit”

…very chunky and cobby Lop rabbit.
…find the head of a rabbit beneath it.
In June 2012, Exploding Rabbit started a Kickstarter campaign to…
Lop rabbit
List of rabbit breeds
The German Lop rabbit is a recognised breed by…
Felix and a female rabbit are shown dancing solo in…
…is estimated that the feral rabbit population would be permanently reduced…
Julie's spirit animal is a rabbit.
…witnessed her mother bludgeoning the rabbit to death with a shovel…

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