A groove cut in the edge of a board so that another piece can be fitted into it to form a joint (rabbet joint).
Rabbet
Relief
"1. The projection of forms from a level background.
Riser
The front face of a step.
Rod casing
Type of curtain heading in which fabric is sewn into a pocket at top of curtain to encase rod or pole.
Roller Blind
A window covering made of opaque materials like vinyl PVC etc.; rolls up from the top.
Roman Blind
A window covering that is made from many types of fabric. Fastens with cord lock or onto a cleat.
Router
A tool used for gouging out recesses and smoothing the bottoms of grooves on wood or metal surfaces.
Runner or tread
The top plane of a step.
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