tenon

A projection on the end of a piece of wood shaped for insertion into a mortise to make a joint.

To provide with a tenon.

To join with a tenon.

A portion of a block of stone from which a work of sculpture is cut, allowed to remain as a temporary or permanent support.

The projecting end of a piece of wood or other material fitted for insertion into a corresponding cavity or mortise in another piece, in order to form a secure joint. See cuts under breechpin, dovetail, and mortise.