Dovetail word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "dovetail" word

[noun] a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
[verb] fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail

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\Dove"tail`\, n. (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. {Dovetail molding} (Arch.), a molding of any convex section arranged in a sort of zigzag, like a series of dovetails. {Dovetail saw} (Carp.), a saw used in dovetailing.
\Dove"tail`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dovetailed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Dovetailing}.] 1. (Carp.)
(a) To cut to a dovetail.
(b) To join by means of dovetails. 2. To fit in or connect strongly, skillfully, or nicely; to fit ingeniously or complexly. He put together a piece of joinery so crossly indented and whimsically dovetailed . . . that it was indeed a very curious show. --Burke.

Synonyms for dovetail

dovetail joint

See also: fit | go | mortise joint | mortise-and-tenon joint |

Related terms: butt, cervix, check, coact, connecting rod, cooperate, correspond, elbow, fit together, intermesh, intertwine, interweave, jibe, join, knee, miter, mortise, screw, stick, suture, tally, toggle

The fun area, different aproach to word »dovetail«

Let's analyse "dovetail" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: LIATEVOD. Average typing speed for these characters is 2225 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. --- ...- . - .- .. .-..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: dovetail: 6 + 5 + 1 + 9 = 21, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: dovetail: 4 + 6 + 4 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 9 + 3 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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