mortise

Meanings

• noun

  A rectangular or square hole, usually elongated, made in a solid piece to receive a tenon or tongue of another piece.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mortise
norse , horse , course , hearse

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Variants

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mortice , mortices , mortise , mortises , morticed , morticing , mortised , mortising , mortise lock

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Etymology

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From Old French 'mortaise', from 'mort' (dead) + 'tailler' (to hew).

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Trivia

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1. Mortises have been used in construction for thousands of years, with evidence dating back to ancient Egypt.

2. The mortise and tenon joint is one of the oldest and most widely used joints in woodworking.

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Related Concepts

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1. tenon: A projection on the end of a piece of timber or other material, designed to fit into a mortise.

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Culture

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In carpentry, a mortise is used to create a joint that is both strong and decorative. Mortises are also used in locksmithing and furniture making.

How to Memorize "mortise"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rectangular or square hole in a piece of wood. Picture a tenon, which is a long, thin piece that fits snugly into the hole.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mortise' with the idea of a strong, sturdy joint formed by a mortise and tenon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mortise is a hole for a tenon to fit' to help remember the definition.

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