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tenon

/ˈtɛnən/ /ˈtɛnən/

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noun

Espiga

A projecting member left by cutting away the wood around it, and made to insert into a mortise, and in this way secure together the parts of a frame.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully fitted the tenon of the wooden beam into the mortise, creating a strong connection. "

El carpintero encajó cuidadosamente la espiga de la viga de madera en la mortaja, creando una conexión fuerte.

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verb

Hacer un espiga

To make into a tenon.

Examples :

"The carpenter will tenon the end of the wooden beam so it can fit snugly into the mortise in the post. "

El carpintero hará una espiga en el extremo de la viga de madera para que encaje perfectamente en la mortaja del poste.

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verb

Ensamblar con espigas

To fit with tenons.

Examples :

"The carpenter will tenon the table legs to the tabletop this afternoon, ensuring a strong and stable connection. "

El carpintero ensamblará las patas de la mesa al tablero esta tarde, asegurando una conexión fuerte y estable.

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