English Explanatory Dictionary

birdsmouth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A notch cut into the underside of a rafter to ensure that it does not move when resting on the wall plate running across the top of a wall; a similar notch in other timber components.
verb
  1. To cut a birdsmouth into a rafter or similar timber component.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɜːdsmaʊθ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-birdsmouth.wav /ˈbɝdsmaʊθ/

Word forms

birdsmouth birdsmouths bird's mouth birdmouth birdsmouthing birdsmouthed

Etymology

From bird + -s- + mouth, from its appearance.

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