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tenon

 

[ หˆtษ›nษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

carpentry joint

A tenon is a projecting piece of wood that is shaped for insertion into a mortise, which is a cavity or recess cut into another piece of wood. This joint is crucial in woodworking and furniture making, as it provides a strong, secure connection between two pieces of timber. The tenon is typically rectangular or square compared to the mortise, allowing it to fit snugly. It is an essential component in various building techniques, often utilized in frameworks and structures requiring durability.

Synonyms

connection, fastening, joint

Examples of usage

  • The craftsman carefully created a tenon for the joint.
  • In traditional furniture making, a tenon joint is preferred for its strength.
  • He used a chisel to shape the tenon accurately.
  • The tenon fit perfectly into the mortise, ensuring stability.

Translations

Translations of the word "tenon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tenon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคจเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zapfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tenon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒŽใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tenon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tenรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tenon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ๋…ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ูˆูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tenon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tenon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฆซๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tenon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tenon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะฝะพะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tenon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tenรณn

Word origin

The word 'tenon' originates from the Old French term 'tenon' meaning 'a peg' or 'a projection'. This itself came from the Latin word 'tenere', which means 'to hold'. The usage of tenons in carpentry dates back to ancient woodworking practices, where artisans developed this technique to create strong and durable joints. As woodworking evolved through the ages, the techniques for creating tenons and their application in furniture design became more sophisticated. Today, the tenon remains a fundamental aspect of joinery and is used extensively in modern woodworking, emphasizing the balance between tradition and technological advancement.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,111, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.