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dowel

/ˈdaʊəl/
noun
  1. A cylindrical rod, usually made of wood or metal, used to hold together two pieces of material by fitting into corresponding holes.
    • He inserted a wooden dowel into the joint to strengthen the shelf.
    • She used a dowel to align the two boards before gluing them.
    • The furniture kit came with small metal dowels for assembly.
Synonyms
pegpinrod
verb
  1. To fasten or join with a dowel.
    • They doweled the panels together to create a seamless surface.
    • You should dowel the frame pieces before adding screws.
    • The carpenter doweled the legs to the tabletop for extra stability.
Synonyms
joinfasten