dovetail
[duhv-teyl]
noun Carpentry.
a tenon broader at its end than at its base; pin.
a joint formed of one or more such tenons fitting tightly within corresponding mortises.
verb (used with or without object)
Carpentry. to join or fit together by means of a dovetail or dovetails.
to join or fit together compactly or harmoniously.
Origin of dovetail
First recorded in 1555–65; so named from its shape
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Related Words for dovetailing
harmonize, conform, coincide, jibe, correspond, accord, square, join, tally, unite, interlock, go, agree, match, mortise, sync, tenonExamples from the Web for dovetailing
Contemporary Examples of dovetailing
That's the purpose behind the campaign, dovetailing with many other efforts to achieve the same effect.
Historical Examples of dovetailing
For sawing the joint reference may be made to the chapter on Dovetailing.
Woodwork JointsWilliam Fairham
The application of this bearer in its position will be shown in the chapter on Dovetailing.
Woodwork JointsWilliam Fairham
As to the manner of the dovetailing, it will be readily recalled to recollection.
Charles Dickens as a ReaderCharles Kent
This is a species of dovetailing the life and opinions of Junius into those of Mr. Paine.
Junius UnmaskedJoel Moody
The dovetailing of play and music is at best a perilous proceeding.
Ivory Apes and PeacocksJames Huneker
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