tenon


Definition: Meaning of, tenon in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtɛnən /

  • noun
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Singular Plural
tenon tenons
[countable] [technical]
  1. an end of a piece of wood, that has been cut to fit exactly into a MORTISE in order to form a strong joint
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tenon used in phrases

  • mortise-and-tenon joint (noun)
    1. a joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other
  • tenon saw (noun)
    1. a fine, precision saw with a metal strip to provide stiffening along its back; used to make tenons and other joints
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