mortise

also mor·tice (môrˈtĭs)

1. A usually rectangular cavity in a piece of wood, stone, or other material, prepared to receive a tenon and thus form a joint.
2. Printing A hole cut in a plate for insertion of type.

1. To join or fasten securely, as with a mortise and tenon.
2. To make a mortise in.
3. Printing
   a. To cut a hole in (a plate) for the insertion of type.
   b. To cut such a hole and insert (type).

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mortise

mortise-and-tenon joint