rebate

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Synonyms: debate, relate, renate, sebate, rabate, rebase, redate, remate, rebato, rebat, reate

Antonyms: debate, relate, renate, sebate, rabate, rebase, redate, remate, rebato, rebat, reate

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Noun

1. A [[deduction]] from an [[amount]] that is [[paid]]; an [[abatement]].
2. The [[return]] of [[part]] of an amount already paid.
3. {{lb|en|photography}} The edge of a roll of film, from which no image can be developed.
4. A [[rectangular]] [[groove]] made to hold two pieces (of [[wood]] etc) [[together]]; a [[rabbet]].
5. A piece of wood hafted into a long stick, and serving to beat out mortar.
6. An iron tool sharpened something like a chisel, and used for dressing and polishing wood.
7. A kind of hard freestone used in making pavements.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[deduct]] or return an amount from a [[bill]] or [[payment]]
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[diminish]] or [[lessen]] something
3. To beat to obtuseness; to deprive of keenness; to blunt; to turn back the point of, as a lance used for exercise.
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[cut]] a rebate (or rabbet) in something
5. To [[abate]]; to [[withdraw]].
6. {{lb|en|intransitive|falconry}} Of a falcon: to return to the hand after bating; see [[bate#Verb_2|bate²]].

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