noun
- plural of mortise: rectangular holes or slots cut into wood or other material to receive a tenon
Usage: carpentry; woodworking
verb
- third person singular present of mortise: cuts a rectangular hole or slot in wood or other material
Usage: carpentry; woodworking
Examples
- The carpenter carefully cut mortises into the wooden beam.
- Each joint requires two mortises and matching tenons.
- He mortises the wood with precision using traditional tools.
- The furniture maker mortises each piece by hand.
- The mortises must be exactly the right size for a tight fit.
- She mortises the door frame to accept the hinges.
- Traditional joinery relies on well-cut mortises and tenons.