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Definition of Dovetail

1. Verb. Fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail.

2. Noun. A mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises.

Definition of Dovetail

1. n. A flaring tenon, or tongue (shaped like a bird's tail spread), and a mortise, or socket, into which it fits tightly, making an interlocking joint between two pieces which resists pulling a part in all directions except one.

2. v. t. To cut to a dovetail.

Definition of Dovetail

1. Noun. A type of carpentry joint where adjoining boards are fastened by interlocking fan-shaped cutouts. ¹

2. Verb. To unite with a dovetail joint. ¹

3. Verb. To fit together well. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dovetail

1. to fit together closely [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Dovetail

1. A widened portion of a cavity preparation usually established to increase the retention and resistance form. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dovetail

dovelet dovelets dovelike doveling doven dovened dovening dovens dover's powder dovera

dovered dovering dovers doves doveship dovetail (current term) dovetail joint dovetail plane dovetailed dovetailing

dovetailings dovetails dovie dovier doviest doving dovish dovishness dovishnesses dow

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