n. | 1. | (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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v. t. | 1. | (Carp.) To cut to a dovetail. | ||||||
2. | To fit in or connect strongly, skillfully, or nicely; to fit ingeniously or complexly. |
Noun | 1. | dovetail - a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises Synonyms: dovetail joint |
Verb | 1. | dovetail - fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail |