dovetailing

Meanings

• The process of fitting interlocking pieces, typically used in joinery, particularly for making drawers or boxes.

  - "The cabinet maker used dovetailing to join the sides and bottom of the cabinet."
  - "The wooden chest was secured with dovetailing, making it a sturdy and attractive storage solution."

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Rhymes

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box , cocks , docks , drawers , paws , staws

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Homophones

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1. dove's tail
   

2. dovetailed
   

3. dovetail joint
   

4. dovetailed drawer
   

5. dovetailed box
   

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Variants

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dovetail , dovetailed , dovetailing , dovetails

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The term dovetailing can also be used more broadly to refer to any process or technique that involves the interlocking or fitting together of various parts or components. This can include a wide range of applications and fields, such as engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and more.

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Etymology

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The term dovetailing is derived from the shape of the interlocking pieces used in the joinery process, which resembles the pointed shape of a dove's head.

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1. Mortise and Tenon joint: A type of wooden joint in which a tenon piece is mortised, or carved out, of one piece of wood, and a corresponding mortise is cut into another piece of wood, which the tenon piece fits into, thereby forming a strong and stable joint.

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Culture

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Dovetailing is a traditional joinery technique that has been used for centuries in various cultures around the world. It is particularly popular in European and American cultures, where it is often used in the construction of furniture, cabinets, and other wooden structures.

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