Mortise

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003758",
  "term": "Mortise",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A cavity or recess cut into a piece of wood, designed to receive a tenon or other projecting part to form a joint. This joint type, known as a mortise and tenon joint, creates a strong and stable connection between two components. Mortises are typically rectangular or square in shape.",
  "subject": "Carpentry",
  "see_also": [
    "mortise-and-tenon joint",
    "mortiser",
    "mortise wheel"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Mortise",
    "es": "mortaja",
    "fr": "mortaise"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/mortise/"
}