Carpentry Terms
1 / 15Put your woodworking knowledge to the test with this quiz about carpentry and joinery vocabulary.
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What is a 'mortise and tenon' joint?
About Carpentry Terms
Give your memory a workout with Carpentry Terms: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Put your woodworking knowledge to the test with this quiz about carpentry and joinery vocabulary. Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What is a 'mortise and tenon' joint?
Answer: A joint where a projection on one piece fits into a cavity in another
2. What does 'kerf' refer to in carpentry?
Answer: The width of a cut made by a saw blade
3. What is a 'dado' in woodworking?
Answer: A flat-bottomed groove cut across the grain of wood
4. What does 'chamfer' mean?
Answer: To cut a symmetrical bevel at a 45-degree angle on an edge or corner
5. What is a 'joist' in construction?
Answer: A horizontal structural member that supports a floor or ceiling
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Most players finish Carpentry Terms in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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