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mortice Definition

mor·tice (môrt′is)

noun, transitive verb -·ticed, -·tic·ing

mortise

mortice Usage Examples

Object

  • head: The morticed head and tapered handle maintain a perfect and secure fit.

Converse of object

  • use: And use the mortice lock all the time, even when you are in the house.
  • have: French doors should have a five lever mortice dead lock and also extra bolt locks at the top and the bottom of the door.
  • manufacture: The new company was to manufacture two lever mortice locks under the Fleet Lock brand.

Adjective modifier

  • dowelled: Every item is manufactured using traditional dowelled mortice and tenon joinery complemented with solid brass fittings and fixings.
  • traditional: PRIME OAK BUILDINGS Builds bespoke oak framed conservatories and outbuildings using traditional mortice and tenon pegged joint frames in new and old oak.
  • empty: The case is almost complete, and empty mortices and slots show the precise positions of a few missing back and side panels.
  • five-lever: Most insurance companies would prefer a five-lever mortice dead lock ( BS3621 ) on all doors and key operated locks on all windows.

Modifies a noun

  • deadlock: Your door should also be fitted with a 5 lever mortice deadlock.
  • lock: A five lever mortice lock should always be used on front or back doors.
  • bolt: You might want to consider using door mortice bolts for a longer throw.
  • hole: Wooden pegs pushed into mortice holes are used to secure the timers, iron was more useful in weapons or tools than nails.
  • latch: As with a simple mortice latch, measure the distance from the closing edge of the door to the far edge of the latch.
  • rack: If the window is flush to the frame fit mortice rack bolts.

Noun used with modifier

  • lever: A five lever mortice lock should always be used on front or back doors.
  • security: French windows and patio doors should be fitted top and bottom with security mortice bolts.
  • quality: Side doors in detached garages should be fitted with a quality mortice lock to BS 3621 standard.
  • fit: If the window is flush to the frame fit mortice rack bolts.
  • door: You might want to consider using door mortice bolts for a longer throw.
  • frame: If the window is flush to the frame fit mortice rack bolts.