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- [ten-uh n]
- /ˈtɛn ən/
- /ˈten.ən/
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- [ten-uh n]
- /ˈtɛn ən/
Definitions of tenon word
- noun tenon a projection formed on the end of a timber or the like for insertion into a mortise of the same dimensions. 1
- verb with object tenon to provide with a tenon. 1
- verb with object tenon to join by or as by a tenon. 1
- verb with object tenon to join securely. 1
- noun tenon part of wooden joint 1
- transitive verb tenon fit with a tenon 1
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Origin of tenon
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French, equivalent to ten(ir) to hold (< Latin tenēre) + -on noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Tenon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tenon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tenon
verb tenon
- dovetail — a tenon broader at its end than at its base; pin.
- mortise — a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
- mortised — a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
Antonyms for tenon
verb tenon
- mismatch — to match badly or unsuitably.
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