mortise

[ˈmɔːtɪs]

mortise Definition

• 1. a slot or recess, typically rectangular, cut into a piece of wood or stone to receive a tenon on another piece of wood or stone and form a joint
• 2. a hole cut in a part, especially to receive a keyway

Using mortise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mortise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The mortise and tenon joint is one of the oldest and strongest woodworking joints.

• Example

  The door frame has a mortise for the lock.

• Example

  The machine requires a mortise to be cut into the wood to fit the keyway.

mortise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mortise

• notch
• slot
• hole
• recess

Phrases with mortise

• mortise lock

  a type of lock that is fitted into a mortise in the edge of a door

  Example

  The mortise lock provides better security than a regular lock.

• mortise chisel

  a chisel with a long, narrow blade used for cutting mortises

  Example

  The carpenter used a mortise chisel to create the joint.

• blind mortise

  a mortise that does not go all the way through the wood

  Example

  The blind mortise was used to create a hidden joint.

Origins of mortise

from Old French 'mortaise', meaning 'a mortise'

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Summary: mortise in Brief

A 'mortise' [ˈmɔːtɪs] is a rectangular slot or recess cut into wood or stone to receive a tenon on another piece of wood or stone and form a joint. It can also refer to a hole cut in a part, especially to receive a keyway. Examples include the mortise and tenon joint, mortise lock, and mortise chisel.