tenon

noun
UK: /ˈten.ən/
US: /ˈten.ən/

  1. A projecting part on the end of a piece of wood or other material, designed to fit into a mortise to make a joint.

    1. The tenon fits snugly into the mortise.
    2. The carpenter carefully shaped the tenon to ensure a strong and lasting joint in the frame.

Synonyms

projection dowel tongue
tenon transitive-verb

  1. To join or fasten with a tenon.

    1. He will tenon the pieces together now.
    2. The craftsman tenoned the components with precision, creating a seamless and durable structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "tenon" is /ˈten.ən/ in British English and /ˈten.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tenon": projection, dowel, tongue.

Example usage of "tenon": "The tenon fits snugly into the mortise.". More examples on the page.