Mortise (Noun)
Meaning
A square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter carefully cut a mortise in the leg of the table to accept the tenon on the apron.
- The mortise and tenon joint was used to connect the frame of the cabinet.
- A mortise is typically cut with a chisel or a specialized power tool.
- The depth of the mortise must be carefully measured to ensure a secure fit.
- The craftsman took great care to cut the mortise in the correct location on the beam.