rabbeter

noun

rab·​bet·​er

-bə̇tə(r)

plural -s

: one that rabbets

especially : an operator of a sticker for grooving wooden door or window parts for the inset of glass or panels

Word History

Etymology

rabbet entry 2 + -er

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