Dovetail
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.
To cut to a dovetail.
To join by means of dovetails.
To fit in or connect strongly, skillfully, or nicely; to fit ingeniously or complexly.
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Dovetail Translations
dovetail in German is verzinken
dovetail in Spanish is ensamblar a cola de milano
dovetail in Swedish is hopsinka
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