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Mortise (Verb)

Join by a tenon and mortise.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The skilled carpenter carefully mortised the side panel to fit the corresponding tenon on the table leg.
The woodworker took great care to mortise the trim so it would fit flush with the surrounding surface.
The traditional method of constructing cabinets often involves mortising the shelves to provide additional stability.
To increase the strength of the door, the frame was reinforced by mortising the posts to receive the beams.
In order to join the two heavy pieces of furniture together securely, the craftsman will need to carefully mortise and tenon the connecting parts.

Cut a hole for a tenon in.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The carpenter will mortise the joint to create a strong bond between the wooden pieces.
The mortise was made carefully to fit the tenon perfectly on the front door frame.
A skilled craftsman is required to mortise the exact holes needed for a Victorian-style chair.
To mortise the hardwood beam, the construction team used specialized equipment.
Woodworkers must be precise when they mortise a piece of furniture to ensure a perfect fit.