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dovetail Definition


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dovetail
noun
    1. A corner joint, especially in wood, made by fitting v-shaped pegs into corresponding slots.
      Form: dovetail joint
verb, tr & intr dovetailed, dovetailing
    1. To fit using one or more dovetails.
    2. To fit or combine neatly.
Etymology: 16c as noun; 17c as verb



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