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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tenon

/tɛnɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does tenon mean?

noun

A tenon is a projecting part of a piece of wood, especially one that fits into a corresponding mortise in another piece. It is used to join two pieces of wood together.

Example

"The carpenter used a tenon to secure the beam to the wall."

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