unmortises
/ʌnˈmɔːrtɪsɪz/
verb
- Third person singular form of unmortise: to separate parts that have been fitted together with a mortise and tenon joint.
- The restorer unmortises the antique chair carefully to avoid damaging the wood.
- The machine unmortises the components automatically before recycling.
- Each time he unmortises a joint, he labels the pieces for reassembly.