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dado

1 9.1

A rectangular groove cut into wood for another board to fit

noun
/ˈdeɪdoʊ/

Specialized

: ranura

So I'm using a dado or rabbit fence.
dado blade
cut a dado
use a dado

Examples

When building cabinets, using a dado helps in securing the shelves firmly.
So I'm using a dado or rabbit fence.
As for the groove, you could also use a table saw or radial arm saw with a dado blade.

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Nothing like having a planer, routers, and two table saws—one with a dado blade.

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To create a strong joint, cut a dado into the wood where the shelves will rest.
The carpenter explained how a dado is crucial for fitting joints accurately.

Synonyms

mortise

vsdado

Specialized

2 9.8

A rectangular hole cut in wood that holds a matching piece to join parts

is a rectangular groove cut to fit another piece rather than a projecting tenon

Compounds

dado plane

Specialized

9.9

A small hand tool that cuts a straight groove across a wooden board

How Complex

dovetail joint

Specialized

1 6.6

dado

Specialized

1 9.1

groove

41 3.7

slot

53 2.3

Surface Forms

dado singular

dados plural

Etymology

Dado comes from the Italian word dado, which means 'dice' or 'cube' — a small block; the idea of a neat, square space stuck to the name. So a rectangular groove in wood that holds another board is called a dado because it makes a block-like slot for that piece to fit into.