dovetailed

American  

[duhv-teyld] / ˈdʌvˌteɪld /

adjective

Heraldry.

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

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Etymology

Origin of dovetailed

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

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, his message dovetailed with some fresh commentary noting how erstwhile darlings of Big Tech, in particular, have been so badly hit that they are now highly attractive.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

In the last few seasons, that maturity on the court has dovetailed with a growing leadership role off it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Drew Sensue-Weinstein’s sound design, which included adroit use of reverb on voices and instruments, dovetailed with Gabriel Crouch’s skillful conducting, which brought out the score’s transparent, early music-style radiance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

The state’s crackdown also dovetailed with a similar note from U.S.

From Slate • Sep. 3, 2025

The last thing he found was a square oak box with dovetailed corners and a brass plate let into the lid.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy