mortise
/'mɔ:tis/ Cách viết khác : (mortice) /'mɔ:tis/
Definition
Noun:
- A rectangular or square hole cut into a piece of wood or other material: A mortise is a cavity specifically designed to receive a corresponding projecting part (a tenon) from another piece, forming a strong joint.
Verb:
- To join or secure by means of a mortise and tenon: This action involves fitting a tenon into a mortise to create a joint.
- To cut a mortise in a piece of material: This refers to the act of making the square or rectangular hole itself.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The carpenter chiseled a precise mortise into the table leg.
- The strength of the frame depends on the tight fit of the tenon into the mortise.
Verb:
- The craftsman will mortise the beam before attaching the post.
- These parts are designed to be mortised together for a seamless connection.
Advanced Usage
"Mortise lock": A type of lock that is installed by cutting a pocket (the mortise) into the edge of a door.
- The front door was fitted with a sturdy mortise lock for added security.
"Mortise and tenon joint": The complete joint formed by the two parts.
- Traditional timber framing relies heavily on the mortise and tenon joint.
Variants and Related Words
- Mortice: An alternative, chiefly British, spelling of "mortise".
- Tenon (n): The projecting piece of wood shaped to fit into a mortise.
- Mortiser (n): A machine or tool used for cutting mortises.
Synonyms
- Noun: Slot, cavity, hole, socket.
- Verb: Join, fit, slot, recess.
Related Phrases
- "To mortise in": To cut or fit a mortise into something.
- The next step is to mortise in the hinge plate.
Related Idioms
Noun
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a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
Verb
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join by a tenon and mortise
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cut a hole for a tenon in
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