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Mortice and tenon
A cabinet-maker's joint where a square or rectangular projection cut on the end of one piece of wood (tenon) fits into a hole or slot of identical size, shape (and depth) that's been cut into the other piece (mortice). This is a very common joint in cabinet making.

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