tenon
nounUK /ˈtɛnən/
US /ˈtɛnən/
A tenon is a small stick of wood that fits into a hole in another piece to join them together.
The carpenter cut a tenon on the end of the leg so it would fit into the tabletop.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The projecting end of a piece of wood shaped to fit into a mortise.
He sanded the tenon until it slid smoothly into the slot.
3. A pin or projection used to hold parts together in machinery.
The metal tenon locked the two gears in place.
4. To cut or form a tenon on a piece of material.
They tenoned the beams before assembling the frame.