1. the process of cutting mortises (rectangular holes) in wood to receive tenons
Usage: carpentry; woodworking

1. present participle of mortise; cutting rectangular holes in wood to join pieces together
Usage: carpentry; woodworking

Examples

• The carpenter spent the morning mortising the wooden beams.
• Proper mortising requires precise measurements and sharp tools.
• She learned mortising techniques in her woodworking class.
• The mortising machine made the job much faster than hand tools.
• Mortising and tenoning create strong, traditional wood joints.
• He practiced mortising on scrap wood before starting the project.