Canadian English Meaning of dovetail
Dovetail
Other Canadian English words related to Dovetail
Nearest Words of dovetail
Definitions and Meaning of dovetail in English
dovetail (n)
a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
dovetail (v)
fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail
dovetail (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.
dovetail (v. t.)
To cut to a dovetail.
To join by means of dovetails.
To fit in or connect strongly, skillfully, or nicely; to fit ingeniously or complexly.
FAQs About the word dovetail
Dovetail
a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises, fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetailA flaring tenon, or tongue (shaped like a bird's t
coincide,conform,Corresponds.,suitable,agreement,agree,align,answer,check,Coherent
Contradict,differ (from),disagree (with),conflict,dispute,negate,nullify,Clash,contradict,Jar
doveship => dovecote, dove's-foot => dovefoot cranesbill, dove's foot geranium => Stork's-bill, dover's powder => Dover’s powder, dovelike => dovelike,
