Definition of Mortice

1. Noun. A square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint.

Exact synonyms: Mortise
Generic synonyms: Hole
Group relationships: Mortise Joint, Mortise-and-tenon Joint
Derivative terms: Mortise, Mortise

2. Verb. Cut a hole for a tenon in.
Exact synonyms: Mortise
Generic synonyms: Cut
Derivative terms: Mortise

3. Verb. Join by a tenon and mortise.
Exact synonyms: Mortise
Generic synonyms: Bring Together, Join
Derivative terms: Mortise

Definition of Mortice

1. to mortise [v -TICED, -TICING, -TICES] - See also: mortise

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mortice

mortgage
mortgage-backed security
mortgaged
mortgagee
mortgagees
mortgager
mortgagers
mortgages
mortgage application
mortgage deed
mortgage holder
mortgage loan
mortgaging
mortgagor
mortgagors
mortice (current term)
morticed
morticer
morticers
mortices
mortician
morticians
morticing
Mortierella
mortific
mortification
mortification
mortifications
mortified
mortified

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