Construction Word Bank

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Frequently misspelt words Misspelt Word

Dictionary Meaning

Chisel/ Chiselling

A metal tool with a sharp bevelled edge, used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal.

Gauge

An instrument for measuring or testing.

Tenon

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

Mitre

An oblique surface formed on a piece of wood or the like so as to butt against an oblique surface on another piece to be joined with it.

Dovetail

A fan-shaped tenon that forms a tight interlocking joint when fitted into a corresponding mortise.

Dowel

A usually round pin that fits tightly into a corresponding hole to fasten or align two adjacent pieces

Mortise

A usually rectangular cavity in a piece of wood, stone, or other material, prepared to receive a tenon and thus form a joint.

Dimensions

A measure of spatial extent, especially width, height, or length.

Measure

Dimensions, quantity, or capacity as ascertained by comparison with a standard.

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