Used specifically in woodworking or carpentry when describing how two pieces of wood are joined. The cabinet's strength relies on how well the tenon fits into its corresponding mortise.
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Fits Like a Puzzle
Imagine a tenon as a puzzle piece designed to fit perfectly into a mortise, the matching hole. I need to resize the tenon to fit snugly into the mortise.
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Precision Needed
Creating a tenon requires accurate measurement and cutting for a stable joint. Measure twice, cut once, to ensure the tenon fits right.