[ˈmɔːtɪs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a hole or recess cut into a part which is designed to receive a corresponding projection (a tenon) on another part so as to join or lock the parts together
(e.g: a mortise and tenon joint)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French mortaise

[ˈmɔːtɪs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- join securely by using a mortise and tenon
(e.g: the top plate of the rudder assembly can be mortised to the top of the rudder post)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French mortaise