Look up: dovetail

1. dovetail
   [n] - a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises 2. [v] - fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail
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2. dovetail
   a cutout section in a cone enabling positive slip movement wit5hout the aid of conventional slip return springs
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3. dovetail
   a slot,shaped like the tail of a dove for holding and or locating a male to a female part Category: Iron and steel industries • the projecting part of a wooden piece with two opposite sides diverging Category: Various industries and crafts
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4. dovetail
   See joining.
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5. Dovetail
   Dove'tail` noun (Carp.) 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. <...
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6. Dovetail
   Dove'tail` transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Dovetailed ; present participle & verbal noun Dovetailing .] 1. (Carp.) (a) To cut to a dovetail. (b)
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7. dovetail
   A widened portion of a cavity preparation usually established to increase the retention and resistance form. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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8. dovetail
   dovetail joint noun a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
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9. dovetail
   verb fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail
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10. 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. • (v. t.) To join by means of dovetails. • (v. t.) To ...
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11. Dovetail
    Joint construction made by cutting pins in the shape of dovetails, which fit between dovetails upon another piece. Commonly found in drawer construction.
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12. Dovetail
    A dovetail is a wedge-shaped tenon. Dovetails are frequently used in quality cabinet making for strong joints between pieces of wood.
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13. dovetail
    Type: Term Pronunciation: dŭv′tāl Definitions: 1. A widened portion of a cavity preparation usually established to increase the retention and resistance form.
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