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to dado

to dado

9.7
To cut a groove in wood so a board fits into it
  • verb
  • /ˈdeɪdoʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ranurar
  • Each panel was carefully dadoed to create space for the backing board.

Examples

  • The carpenter expertly dadoed the edges of the shelf to make it fit securely.

  • He spent the afternoon dadoing grooves in the cabinet sides for the shelves.

  • He dadoed the shelf to fit perfectly in the wall.

  • Do you know how to dado wood properly?

  • I will dado the shelves to fit snugly into the side panels.

  • He decided to dado the boards before assembling the cabinet.

  • To ensure a tight fit, she carefully dadoed the edges of the table legs.

Synonyms

to rout
vsto dado
  • Specialized
8 8.9

Cut a groove in wood or stone with a tool

refers to making or fitting a slot without implying use of a power tool
to recess
vsto dado
6 7.4

To make a hollow in a surface so something fits inside

means cutting a slot specifically for fitting parts rather than a simple hollow
to groove
vsto dado
2 5.1

To make a long narrow cut or channel in a surface

focuses on fitting into that slot not only making a cut
to rabbet
vsto dado
  • Specialized
9.9

To cut a rectangular groove along the edge of a board so another board fits in

is a general slot cut or fitting rather than a joinery specific channel

Compounds

dado plane
  • Specialized
9.9

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

How Deep

to rout
  • Specialized
8 8.9
to dado
  • Specialized
9.7
to groove
2 5.1
to score
20 7.0
to scratch
161 1.1

Surface Forms

dado infinitive
dadoed past
dadoed past participle
dading present participle
dados third person singular

Etymology

Dado as a verb comes from the same Italian dado meaning 'cube' or 'block', and it gives a simple image: to 'dado' is to cut a square or box-like slot. That is why to 'dado' wood means to cut a groove so another piece can fit into the block-like space.