Mortise-and-tenon joint

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003760",
  "term": "Mortise-and-tenon joint",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A traditional woodworking joint consisting of two components: a mortise, which is a hole or slot cut into one piece of wood, and a tenon, which is a projecting tongue cut on the end of another piece. The tenon fits snugly into the mortise, creating a strong and durable connection. This joint is widely used in furniture making, door construction, and timber framing.",
  "subject": "Woodworking",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Mortise-und-Zapfen-Verbindung",
    "es": "ensamble de mortaja y espiga",
    "fr": "assemblage à tenon et mortaise"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/mortise-and-tenon-joint/"
}