tenon
a projection formed on the end of a timber or the like for insertion into a mortise of the same dimensions.
to provide with a tenon.
to join by or as by a tenon.
to join securely.
Origin of tenon
1Other words from tenon
- ten·on·er, noun
Words Nearby tenon
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How to use tenon in a sentence
The supporting standard is constructed of oak, with mortise-and-tenon joints, as shown in Fig. 4.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | VariousThe glue must be applied immediately after the tenon is removed from the water, and then inserted in the mortise.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | VariousThe end of the tenon and the mortise is then covered with a piece of metal, fastened with screws as shown.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | VariousThe tenon is one hole in length, and the head of the standard one hole and a half in length.
Ten Books on Architecture | VitruviusA bridle joint is often defined as the reverse of a mortise and tenon, and is chiefly used in the carpentry and joinery trades.
Woodwork Joints | William Fairham
British Dictionary definitions for tenon
/ (ˈtɛnən) /
the projecting end of a piece of wood formed to fit into a corresponding mortise in another piece
to form a tenon on (a piece of wood)
to join with a tenon and mortise
Origin of tenon
1Derived forms of tenon
- tenoner, noun
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