mortise joint
- noun
- /ˈmɔːrtɪs dʒɔɪnt/
- Specialized
:
unión de mortaja
- The craftsman used a mortise joint to connect the table leg securely to the frame.
Examples
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Many traditional doors are constructed with mortise joints for extra durability.
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Learning how to make a mortise joint is an essential skill in woodworking.
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The carpenter created a strong mortise joint for the table.
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Do you know how to make a mortise joint?
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Learning how to make a mortise joint is an essential skill in woodworking.
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Many traditional doors are constructed with mortise joints for extra durability.
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The craftsman used a mortise joint to connect the table leg securely to the frame.
Synonyms
A strong wood connection where a peg on one piece fits into a hole in another piece
How Strong
- Specialized
1
6.6
- Specialized
- Specialized
5
6.5
- Specialized
1
5.8
- Specialized
1
6.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is compositionally built from 'mortise' (a rectangular cavity that accepts a tenon) + 'joint' (a connection), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it is a joint formed by a mortise—a cavity receiving another part. However, the term is technical and the precise anatomical configuration (tibia/fibula with talus; gliding joint) is specialized knowledge, so the meaning is only partially predictable from the parts.
Etymology
Mortise joint comes from a simple woodworking idea: a projecting piece called a tenon fits into a matching hole called a mortise, so the two parts lock together. That's why the term means 'a strong way to join two pieces of wood'.