English dictionary
mortise
/'m/oU/rt/I/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
Synonyms morticeSource: WordNet 3.0
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A cavity cut into a piece of timber, or other material, to receive something (as the end of another piece) made to fit it, and called a <i>tenon</i>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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cut a hole for a tenon in
Source: WordNet 3.0
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join by a tenon and mortise
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To cut or make a mortise in.
Source: webster1913