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The correct spelling is tenons.
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noun
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The correct spelling is tenons. 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.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.To make into a tenon.
- 2.To fit with tenons.
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