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dovetail
[ duhv-teyl ]
noun
- a tenon broader at its end than at its base; pin.
- a joint formed of one or more such tenons fitting tightly within corresponding mortises.
verb (used with or without object)
- Carpentry. to join or fit together by means of a dovetail or dovetails.
- to join or fit together compactly or harmoniously.
dovetail
/ ˈʌˌٱɪ /
noun
- a wedge-shaped tenon
- Also calleddovetail joint a joint containing such tenons
verb
- tr to join by means of dovetails
- to fit or cause to fit together closely or neatly
he dovetailed his arguments to the desired conclusion
Other Word Forms
- DZte noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of dovetail1
Example Sentences
That this sincere notion dovetails with an itch to vacate her dour, oppressive home only adds to her determination.
The 21-year-old has a great appetite for defensive work and enjoys getting into physical duels, which dovetails with Slot's desire for Liverpool players to maintain a strong counter-press.
The issue of nationwide injunctions — in which federal judges apply their rulings beyond the specific plaintiffs who have brought suits in their courthouses — dovetails with another widely decried abuse of the judicial process.
Castro’s mission as a director dovetailed seamlessly with the realities of Selena and Suzette, who were minors when they became touring musicians.
His actions have dovetailed with Trump’s animus toward mainstream media outlets that cover him critically.
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