adjective
- joined or fitted with a mortise and tenon joint
Usage: carpentry; woodworking
Examples
- The mortised beam fit perfectly into the wooden frame.
- Traditional furniture often features mortised joints for durability.
- The carpenter carefully created mortised connections throughout the structure.
- Each mortised piece was hand-cut to ensure a tight fit.
- The mortised timbers formed the backbone of the old barn.
- Mortised joints are stronger than simple nailed connections.