mòtwaze

English mortise

Français mortaise

To cut a groove or notch (mortise) into wood or stone for joining.

Creuser une rainure ou entaille (mortaise) dans le bois ou la pierre pour l'assemblage.

Variants: mòtwaze

💬 Example Sentences

Lè w ap montwaze yon bwa, fò ou fè l mezi tennon an.

When you mortise a piece of wood, you have to make it flush with the tenon.

📝 Usage & Cultural Notes

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📚 Literary Connections

Coming soon — literary appearances from the History of Haitian Literature.