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1.NounA deduction from an amount that is paid; an abatement.
2.NounThe return of part of an amount already paid.
3.NounThe edge of a roll of film, from which no image can be developed.
4.NounA rectangular groove made to hold two pieces (of wood etc) together; a rabbet.
5.NounA piece of wood hafted into a long stick, and serving to beat out mortar.
6.NounAn iron tool sharpened something like a chisel, and used for dressing and polishing wood.
7.NounA kind of hard freestone used in making pavements.
8.VerbTo deduct or return an amount from a bill or payment
9.VerbTo diminish or lessen something
10.VerbTo beat to obtuseness; to deprive of keenness; to blunt; to turn back the point of, as a lance used for exercise.
11.VerbTo cut a rebate (or rabbet) in something
12.VerbTo abate; to withdraw.
13.VerbOf a falcon: to return to the hand after bating; see bate.