rebate (n.)

  1. a refund of some fraction of the amount paid

    [ Syn: discount ]

  2. a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together

    [ Syn: rabbet ]

    rebate (v.)

  1. give a reduction in the price during a sale; The store is rebating refrigerators this week'

  2. cut a rebate in (timber or stone)

  3. join with a rebate; rebate the pieces of timber and stone'

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