Mortise word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "mortise" word

[noun] a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
[verb] join by a tenon and mortise
[verb] cut a mortise in

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\Mor"tise\, n. [F. mortaise; cf. Sp. mortaja, Ar. murtazz fixed, or W. mortais, Ir. mortis, moirtis, Gael. moirteis.] A cavity cut into a piece of timber, or other material, to receive something (as the end of another piece) made to fit it, and called a tenon. {Mortise and tenon} (Carp.), made with a mortise and tenon; joined or united by means of a mortise and tenon; -- used adjectively. {Mortise joint}, a joint made by a mortise and tenon. {Mortise lock}. See under {Lock}. {Mortise wheel}, a cast-iron wheel, with wooden clogs inserted in mortises on its face or edge; -- also called {mortise gear}, and {core gear}.
\Mor"tise\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Mortised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Mortising}.] 1. To cut or make a mortisein. 2. To join or fasten by a tenon and mortise; as, to mortise a beam into a post, or a joist into a girder.

Synonyms for mortise

mortice, mortice

Related terms: batten, batten down, boundary, clasp, closure, hinged joint, hip, interface, interlace, interplay, join, knuckle, latch, mesh, nail, neck, peg, pivot, screw, seam, wedge, weld

The fun area, different aproach to word »mortise«

Let's analyse "mortise" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ESITROM. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -- --- .-. - .. ... .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: mortise: 6 + 9 + 5 = 20, reduced: 2 . and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: mortise: 4 + 6 + 9 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 5 = 36, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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