1. Plural of mortiser; tools or machines used to cut mortises (rectangular holes) in wood or other materials.
Usage: woodworking; carpentry
2. Plural of mortiser; workers or craftspeople who cut mortises.
Usage: occupational

Examples

• The carpenter used several different morticers to create the joints for the furniture.
• Modern morticers have made woodworking faster and more precise than hand-chiseling.
• The workshop was equipped with both horizontal and vertical morticers.
• Skilled morticers can produce clean, accurate mortises in various wood types.
• The company manufactures industrial morticers for large-scale furniture production.