noun
- Plural of mortiser; machines or tools used to cut mortises (rectangular holes or slots) in wood or other materials.
- Plural of mortiser; workers or craftspeople who cut mortises.
Usage: Woodworking and carpentry term; Can refer to both power tools and hand tools
Usage: Less common usage; refers to skilled tradespeople
Examples
- The woodworking shop invested in several new mortisers to increase production efficiency.
- Modern mortisers can cut precise rectangular holes much faster than hand chisels.
- The carpenter selected the right mortiser for the delicate joinery work.
- Industrial mortisers are essential equipment in furniture manufacturing plants.
- He learned to operate multiple types of mortisers during his apprenticeship.