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1. (n.) dovetail
a tenon broader at its end than at its base; pin.
2. dovetail
a joint formed of one or more such tenons fitting tightly within corresponding mortises.
3. (v.i.) dovetail
to join or fit together by means of a dovetail or dovetails.
4. dovetail
to join or fit together compactly or harmoniously.
Etymology: (1555–65; so named from its shape)
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| Definition of 'dovetail' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) dovetail, dovetail joint
a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
2. (verb) dovetail
fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail
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| Definition of 'dovetail' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) dovetail
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. (verb) dovetail
to cut to a dovetail
3. (verb) dovetail
to join by means of dovetails
4. (verb) dovetail
to fit in or connect strongly, skillfully, or nicely; to fit ingeniously or complexly
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