mortises

[US]/ˈmɔːtɪzɪz/
[UK]/ˈmɔrtɪzɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of mortise; a hole or recess cut into a piece of wood to receive a tenon

Phrases & Collocations

cut mortises

mortises and tenons

mortises joints

wooden mortises

mortises tools

mortises depth

mortises width

mortises layout

mortises technique

mortises placement

Example Sentences

the carpenter cut mortises for the joints.

he used a chisel to create precise mortises.

mortises are essential for strong wooden structures.

she learned how to fit mortises in her woodworking class.

the design included mortises for better stability.

he carefully measured the mortises before cutting.

mortises can be made with various tools.

she practiced making mortises on scrap wood.

mortises help in aligning different parts of the furniture.

he preferred using hand tools for creating mortises.

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