Definition of "mortices" []

• Plural form of mortice. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mortice. (verb)

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• "They are made from wood and the pieces appear to be laser cut so that the mortices and tenons fit precisely."
• "For much of my life, I have lived with one behind my ear: either to mark out saw cuts or mortices for carpentry or to scribble marginalia or underlines when reading."
• "Apart from the oak pegs in the mortices, all the fixings are forged iron nails."