dovetail
/ˈdʌvˌteɪl/
verb
- To fit together perfectly or work well with something else.
- The two companies' goals dovetail, making a partnership beneficial for both.
- Her skills in design dovetail nicely with his expertise in marketing.
- The new software will dovetail with the existing system to improve efficiency.
- To join two pieces of wood or other material using a dovetail joint.
- The antique table was dovetailed by hand, showing excellent craftsmanship.
- The carpenter carefully dovetailed the drawer sides to ensure a strong bond.
- He learned to dovetail boards in his woodworking class.
Antonyms
noun
- A joint formed by interlocking wedge-shaped projections (tenons) and slots (mortises), used in woodworking for strong, durable connections.
- The drawer was built with a dovetail, making it very sturdy.
- A dovetail is often used in high-quality furniture construction.
- He admired the precision of the dovetail in the old cabinet.
- A wedge-shaped projection that forms part of a dovetail joint.
- Each dovetail was cut at a precise angle.
- The woodworker sanded each dovetail smooth before assembly.
- The dovetails interlocked perfectly, creating a seamless joint.