Definitions for dovetail
ˈdʌvˌteɪldove·tail

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dovetail, dovetail jointverb

   a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises

2. dovetailverb

   fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dovetailnoun

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

2. dovetailverb

   To unite with a dovetail joint.

3. dovetailverb

   To fit together well.

   The parts of your essay should dovetail so that it is cohesive and coherent.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dovetailnoun

   A form of joining two bodies together, where that which is inserted has the form of a wedge reversed, and therefore cannot fall out.

   Etymology: dove and tail.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dovetail

   A dovetail joint or simply dovetail is a joinery technique most commonly used in woodworking joinery (carpentry), including furniture, cabinets, log buildings, and traditional timber framing. Noted for its resistance to being pulled apart, also known as tensile strength, the dovetail joint is commonly used to join the sides of a drawer to the front. A series of pins cut to extend from the end of one board interlock with a series of 'tails' cut into the end of another board. The pins and tails have a trapezoidal shape. Once glued, a wooden dovetail joint requires no mechanical fasteners.

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1. dovetail

   Dovetail refers to a type of joint in woodworking, where pieces are interlocked in a manner resembling a dove's tail. This connection is known for its high tensile strength, and it's often used in cabinet-making and to join wooden boards of any type. More generally, the term can also refer to any situation where elements fit or work well together.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dovetailnoun

   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. Dovetailverb

   to cut to a dovetail

3. Dovetailverb

   to join by means of dovetails

4. Dovetailverb

   to fit in or connect strongly, skillfully, or nicely; to fit ingeniously or complexly

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dovetail in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dovetail in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dovetail
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dovetail
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=dovetail
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dovetail
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dovetail