What's the difference between fillister and rabbet?

Fillister


Definition:

  • (n.) The rabbet on the outer edge of a sash bar to hold the glass and the putty.
  • (n.) A plane for making a rabbet.

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Rabbet


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To cut a rabbet in; to furnish with a rabbet.
  • (v. t.) To unite the edges of, as boards, etc., in a rabbet joint.
  • (n.) A longitudinal channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of any body; especially, one intended to receive another member, so as to break or cover the joint, or more easily to hold the members in place; thus, the groove cut for a panel, for a pane of glass, or for a door, is a rabbet, or rebate.
  • (n.) Same as Rabbet joint, below.

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