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mor·tise
mortise
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
mor
tihs
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definition: |
a slot or other shape cut into a piece of wood or metal and intended to connect with a matching piece cut to fit it exactly when inserted into it. (Cf. tenon.)
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related words: |
dovetail |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
pronunciation: |
mor
taIz
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inflections: |
mortises, mortising, mortised |
definition 1: |
to connect (two pieces of wood, metal, or stone) by means of a mortise and tenon joint.
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definition 2: |
to cut a mortise in.
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related words: |
dovetail |
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derivation: |
mortiser (n.) |
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