The Meaning of dovetail

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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.

Dovetailed

imp. & p. p.
of Dovetail

Dovetailing

p. pr. & vb. n.
of Dovetail

Dovetail

v. t.
To cut to a dovetail.

Dovetail

v. t.
To join by means of dovetails.

Dovetail

v. t.
To fit in or connect strongly, skillfully, or nicely; to fit ingeniously or complexly.
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