1. having a mortise cut into it; joined by means of a mortise and tenon joint
Usage: carpentry; woodworking

Examples

• The morticed beam fit perfectly with the tenon.
• He examined the morticed joint for any gaps.
• The carpenter created a morticed connection between the two pieces.
• The morticed wood showed expert craftsmanship.
• Each morticed section was carefully measured.
• The furniture featured traditional morticed joints.