What is a rabbet joint?

A rabbet is a step shaped recess cut along the edge of a board.

What rabbet joint means

A rabbet is a step shaped recess cut along the edge of a board. A rabbet joint fits another board into that recess.

Where it matters on a carpentry job

Cabinet backs, shiplap and window parts use rabbets. It is a stronger, cleaner joint than a plain butt joint for box work.

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