mortise
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Mortise latches and locks tend to be stronger — and more expensive — with a large metal box that fits into a pocket in the side of the door.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2019
Mortise, a hollow in a stone or timber to receive a corresponding projection.
From Architecture Classic and Early Christian by Smith, T. Roger (Thomas Roger)
Mortise Wheels.—When two wheels gearing together run at a high speed the teeth of one are made of wood.
From An Introduction to Machine Drawing and Design by Low, David Allan
Fig. 266-33 Mortise and tenon with rabbet No. 34.
From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William
True Mortise Work.—The essense of good joining work is the ability to sink the chisel true with the side of the member.
From Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language, Including Chapters on Drawing, Laying Out Work, Designing and Architecture With 250 Original Illustrations by Zerbe, James Slough
