Definition of dovetail Dovetail
/dʌˈvtejˌl/ - [duvteyl] - dove•tail
We found 10 definitions of dovetail from 4 different sources.
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What does dovetail mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: dovetails |
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| dovetail - a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises | ||
| dovetail joint | ||
| mortise-and-tenon joint, mortise joint a joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other | ||
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| dovetail - fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail | ||
| fit insert or adjust several objects or people; "Can you fit the toy into the box?"; "This man can't fit himself into our work environment" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- dovetail (Noun)
A type of joint where adjoining boards are fastened by interlocking fan-shaped cutouts. - dovetail (Verb)
To unite with a dovetail joint. - dovetail (Verb)
To fit together well.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- 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. - 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.
