Mortise Joint (Noun)
Meaning 1
A gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 2
A joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mortise joint is a traditional woodworking technique used to connect two pieces of wood at a 90-degree angle.
- A mortise joint consists of a recessed area in one piece of wood and a corresponding tongue or tenon on the other piece.
- The mortise joint is commonly used in furniture making, particularly in the construction of frames and cabinets.
- To create a strong mortise joint, the tenon must fit snugly into the mortise hole without being too loose or too tight.
- In woodworking, a mortise joint is considered one of the strongest types of joints, making it ideal for load-bearing applications.