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Mortice Definition & Meaning

mortice
noun
  1. a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
verb
  1. cut a hole for a tenon in
  2. join by a tenon and mortise

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Frequently asked questions

What does mortice mean?
a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint cut a hole for a tenon in join by a tenon and mortise
What part of speech is mortice?
Mortice is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does mortice have?
Mortice has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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