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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    interlocks joints connections links fasteners fittings couplings attachments junctions unions meetings overlaps abuts adjoins coincides converges merges unites integrates combines connects ties bonds secures clamps grips grasps clasps hooks latches catches snaps slots notches grooves channels recesses indentations sockets receptacles openings apertures passages orifices

    Meaning of Dovetails

    The primary meaning of "dovetails" refers to a joint or connection, typically in woodworking, where two pieces of wood are cut with sloping edges that fit together.

    Definitions

    • A joint in which the ends of two pieces are cut with sloping edges that fit together, typically used in woodworking.
    • * To connect or fit together, especially in a way that is neat and efficient.

    Etymology of Dovetails

    The word "dovetail" originates from the resemblance of the joint to a dove's tail, with the sloping edges of the two pieces of wood resembling the shape of a dove's tail feathers.
    The term has been used in English since the 16th century, initially in the context of woodworking and later expanding to other areas, such as engineering and construction.

    Example Uses

    • The carpenter carefully cut the dovetail joints to ensure a strong and stable connection between the two pieces of wood.
    • * The company's new product line dovetails perfectly with their existing range, offering a seamless and integrated solution for customers.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    separations divisions detachments disconnections disengagements releases liberations frees loosens unfastens unlinks disconnects detaches severs splits isolates segregates divides disconnects uncouples unbinds unhooks unclasps unmerges

    Related Nouns

    joints connections links fasteners fittings couplings attachments junctions unions meetings overlaps abutments adjoinments coincidences convergences mergers integrations combinations connections ties bonds securities clamps grips grasps clasps hooks latches catches slots notches grooves channels

    Related Verbs

    connects links fastens fits attaches joins unites integrates combines ties bonds secures clamps grips grasps clasps hooks latches catches overlaps abuts adjoins coincides converges merges unites integrates combines connects disconnects detaches unlinks

    Related Adjectives

    connected linked fastened fitted attached joined united integrated combined tied bonded secure clamped gripped grasped clasped hooked latched caught overlapping abutting adjoining coincident convergent merged united integrated combined connected strong stable efficient neat precise accurate careful skilled expert