tenon
tenon
Definition
tenon (ten′ən)
noun
a projecting part cut on the end of a piece of wood, etc. for insertion into a corresponding hole (mortise) in another piece to make a joint
Etymology: ME < MFr < tenir, to hold: see tenant
transitive verb, intransitive verb
- to make a tenon (on)
- to joint by mortise and tenon
tenon
Usage Examples
Object
- machine: The original, limited, mechanical equipment remained the only machinery available until 1924 when a tenoning machine was added.
- platform: The tenoning platform is simple to make, and you will be able to screw one together in just a few minutes.
- joint: Dismantling Ironwork is often fastened together with riveted, or tenoned joints.
Converse of object
- cut: Here's how to cut a tenon with the platform, step by step: 1. Place the stop.
- use: Clamp the haft vertically in the vise, and using a tenon saw, cut a slot about half the depth of the socket.
- have: On most horns the crook has a tenon that simply fits into a corresponding socket on the body.
- form: The curve has to be carefully blended into the parallel section which will form the tenon.
Adjective modifier
- mid: It's a cheap ebonite model, its mid tenon had broken off and had taken some of the body with it.
- double: Remember in the case of double tenons, the width of the tenon is the sum of both tongues.
Modifies a noun
- joinery: Kiln dried using mortise and tenon joinery guarantees quality and integrity with each unique TREE.
- joint: Whilst I'm venting my spleen about the wood I have to comment on the tenon joints.
- saw: In years to come when they are past their service they will make handy tenon saws.
- type: All main joints are through mortice and tenon types, and wedged using waterproof adhesive for maximum durability.
- width: Size 305mm x 200mm x 200mm Standard tenon widths 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8.
- ring: It has the usual adjustable thumb rest and the metal tenon rings are part silver and part gold.
Noun used with modifier
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