English dictionary

rebate

/'r/i/b/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a refund of some fraction of the amount paid

noun.possession

Synonyms discount

Source: WordNet 3.0
a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together

noun.artifact

Synonyms rabbet

Source: WordNet 3.0
Diminution.

noun

Source: webster1913
A rectangular longitudinal recess or groove, cut in the corner or edge of any body; a rabbet. See Rabbet.

noun

Source: webster1913

give a reduction in the price during a sale

verb.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
cut a rebate in (timber or stone)

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0
join with a rebate

verb.contact

Examples
Rebate the pieces of timber and stone.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To beat to obtuseness; to deprive of keenness; to blunt; to turn back the point of, as a lance used for exercise.

verb

Source: webster1913
To abate; to withdraw.

verb

Source: webster1913
To cut a rebate in. See Rabbet, <pos>v.</pos>

verb

Source: webster1913