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Square and Rabbet

Noun:

1. Square: A geometrical shape with four equal sides and four right angles.

2. Rabbet: A recess or groove cut into the edge of a material, such as wood, to allow another piece to fit into it.

Verb:

1. Square: To make something in the shape of a square.

2. Rabbet: To cut a recess or groove into the edge of a material.

Adjective:

1. Square: Having the shape, form, or characteristics of a square.

2. Rabbet: Describing a joint in which one piece fits into a recess or groove in another.

Sample Sentences:

• "I drew a perfect square on the paper."
• "The carpenter created a rabbet on the wooden plank to insert the shelf."
• "Please make sure to square the measurements before cutting the fabric."
• "The picture frame had a rabbet joint which provided a seamless fit for the artwork."

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