dovetailed

[duhv-teyld]

adjective

Heraldry.

1. noting a partition line or a charge, as an ordinary, having a series of indentations suggesting dovetails.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dovetailed¹

First recorded in 1715–25; dovetail + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Her stage presence was impressive, as was her ability to adapt her slower songs so that they dovetailed perfectly with Lamar's frenetically paced sets.

From BBC

The King's idea of harmony dovetailed with a very deep personal Christian faith, he said.

From BBC

The movement dovetailed with the environmental movement, creating a new set of hurdles for housing developers in the form of environmental impact reports and other restrictions intended to protect public health.

From Los Angeles Times

The diminutive Duckett dovetailed well with the taller Smith, as West Indies' attack struggled to find the right length against England's innovative strokeplay.

From BBC

This dovetailed with the work of scholars such as Elaine Pagels, who were framing Jesus as a historical figure, rather than the “Christ of faith.”

From Los Angeles Times