tenon (noun)

1. Why did the piece of wood go to therapy? Because it couldn't stop having tenons and it needed to work through its joinery issues!

2. The tenon on the edge of the wooden beam perfectly fits into the mortise, creating a strong and stable connection.

3. The temple's intricate wooden carvings showcased beautiful interlocking tenons, representing the union between humans and the divine.

4. As the protagonist entered the ancient library, they marveled at the shelves lined with weathered books, held together by delicate tenons and mortises.