dovetail
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7.9
- noun
- /ˈdʌvˌteɪl/
- Specialized
:
cola de milano
- He milled a dovetail groove in the center of the titanium band.
- dovetail joint
- dovetail plate
- dovetail drawers
Examples
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The sides of each leaf dovetail with neighboring leaves to reduce leakage.
Academic text (2002) -
Mullen: Tomorrow I'll show you how to make a dovetail joint.
Fiction book (1998) -
Thomas says it is a modified cigar box with this beautiful leather hinge and dovetail cuts.
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The dovetail was then filled with a palladium strip using a combination of heat and hammering.
Blog text (26) -
The seat is retained within a dovetail groove in the valve body and locked in place by an epoxy wedge.
Academic text (1998) -
For this corner I will use the right side of the dovetail jig and bump my pieces against the fences on the right and clamp them securely.
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The carpenter explained that a strong dovetail joint is essential for sturdy furniture construction.
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When assembling the drawer, ensure the dovetail is properly fitted to avoid any gaps.
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Using a dovetail joint creates a tight connection that enhances the durability of wooden structures.
Synonyms
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6.6
A strong connection in wood made by fitting interlocking angled pieces together
Compounds
- Specialized
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6.6
A strong connection in wood made by fitting interlocking angled pieces together
- Specialized
A tool for cutting angled grooves that join two pieces of wood together
- Specialized
A small saw with a stiff back and fine teeth for cutting small angled joints in wood
How Strong
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- Specialized
1
7.9
- Specialized
1
5.8
- Specialized
1
6.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Dovetail comes from the look of a bird's tail: dove + tail. The joint has wedge-shaped parts that spread like a dove's tail and lock together tightly, so a dovetail makes furniture strong.