Associations to the word «Mortice»

Wiktionary

MORTICE, noun. (woodworking) Alternative spelling of mortise
MORTICE, verb. (woodworking) Alternative spelling of mortise

Dictionary definition

MORTICE, noun. A square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint.
MORTICE, verb. Cut a hole for a tenon in.
MORTICE, verb. Join by a tenon and mortise.

Wise words

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