Rebated [verb]

Definition of Rebated:

dwindle, decrease

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Sentence/Example of Rebated:

The holes in both pieces are bored for the dowels before they are rebated.

Fig. 260 is a rebated joint, broken at the front by a bead moulding.

The ends to be joined are planed up true and square and then rebated as shown.

They are rebated for shutters, the old hooks for which also remain.

Fig. 61 (A) shows the well-known "Oxford frame," illustrating halved joints when the edge is rebated.

Fig. 257 is similar to the above, with the exception that the rail of the door is rebated (G) to receive the astragal moulding.

Fig. 265 is a rebated joint with loose tongue-slip and astragal mould, suitable for frames over 11⁄4 in.

The boarding at B is rebated, whilst at C each board overhangs its lower neighbour.

The face of ashlar-work may be plain and level, or have rebated, chamfered, or moulded joints.

Two forms of rebated joints for stone copings and roofs are common.