Word
Dovetail
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
dove-tail
Definition
- 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.
- v. t. - To cut to a dovetail.
- v. t. - To join by means of dovetails.
- v. t. - To fit in or connect strongly, skillfully, or nicely;
to fit ingeniously or complexly.
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