Mortar vs. Mortise
Mortar
Definition
Mortar is a mixture of sand, water, and cement used to bond building materials such as bricks or stones.
Mortise
Definition
A mortise is a recess or hole cut into a piece of wood or other material to receive a tenon or a corresponding piece.
Example
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The mason applied mortar between the bricks to hold them together.
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After mixing the mortar, he began laying the first course of bricks.
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The old house needed new mortar to repair the crumbling walls.
Example
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The carpenter cut a mortise into the beam to fit the joint.
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Using a chisel, she carefully created a mortise for the door hinge.
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The furniture was expertly joined with a mortise and tenon connection.