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The correct spelling is tenon. A projecting member left by cutting away the wood around it, and made to insert into a mortise, and in this way secure together the parts of a frame. For example: "First we'll tenon this part, then we'll make a mortise that will fit it on that part."

Usage Examples

First we'll tenon this part, then we'll make a mortise that will fit it on that part.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A projecting member left by cutting away the wood around it, and made to insert into a mortise, and in this way secure together the parts of a frame.

verb

  1. 1.To make into a tenon.
  2. 2.To fit with tenons.

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