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Definition of Mortise
1. Verb. Cut a hole for a tenon in.
2. Noun. A square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint.
Generic synonyms: Hole
Group relationships: Mortise Joint, Mortise-and-tenon Joint
Derivative terms: Mortice, Mortice
3. Verb. Join by a tenon and mortise.
Definition of Mortise
1. n. A cavity cut into a piece of timber, or other material, to receive something (as the end of another piece) made to fit it, and called a tenon.
2. v. t. To cut or make a mortise in.
Definition of Mortise
1. Noun. A hole that is made to receive a tenon so as to form a joint ¹
2. Verb. To make a mortise. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mortise
1. to join or fasten securely [v -TISED, -TISING, -TISES]
Medical Definition of Mortise
1. A cavity cut into a piece of timber, or other material, to receive something (as the end of another piece) made to fit it, and called a tenon. Mortise and tenon, made with a mortise and tenon; joined or united by means of a mortise and tenon; used adjectively. Mortise joint, a joint made by a mortise and tenon. Mortise lock. See Lock. Mortise wheel, a cast-iron wheel, with wooden clogs inserted in mortises on its face or edge; also called mortise gear, and core gear. Origin: F. Mortaise; cf. Sp. Mortaja, Ar. Murtazz fixed, or W. Mortais, Ir. Mortis, moirtis, Gael. Moirteis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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