tenon

¹ten·on

noun \ˈte-nən\

Definition of TENON

: a projecting member in a piece of wood or other material for insertion into a mortise to make a joint — see dovetail illustration

Origin of TENON

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from tenir to hold — more at tenable

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with TENON

guenon, Lenin, Lennon, pennon, rennin