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Dovetailing: meaning, definitions and examples

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dovetailing

 

[ หˆdสŒvteษชlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

joining components

Dovetailing refers to the process of fitting together two or more components in a way that strengthens their joint and enables them to function cohesively. This technique is commonly used in woodworking, where pieces of wood are shaped to interlock with each other, creating a stable and durable connection. Beyond carpentry, dovetailing can also pertain to combining ideas or plans that complement one another effectively. It emphasizes synchronization and harmony between different elements.

Synonyms

connect, integrate, interlock, join

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter skillfully dovetailed the joints for maximum stability.
  • Their plans for the project dovetail perfectly, ensuring success.
  • The artist's concepts dovetail with social issues.
  • This methodology dovetails the research with practical application.

Translations

Translations of the word "dovetailing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encaixe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‹เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zinken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sambungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะปั–ะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚ฤ…czenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใปใž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tenon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ macho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dovetail

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งž์ถค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุงุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกhlavรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกhlavie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฆซๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zareza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fagur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัั‹ะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birleลŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ensamble

Etymology

The term 'dovetail' originates from the early 17th century, deriving from the word 'dove', which is in reference to the resemblance of the joint to the shape of a dove's tail. The use of dovetail joints in woodworking has been recorded for centuries, dating back to ancient Egypt. Skilled craftsmen recognized that this method allowed for particularly strong joints due to the projection and corresponding recess created by the cut. Over time, the term has transcended its carpentry roots to encompass a broader application, such as in strategies and plans where different ideas or components must work together seamlessly. Today, 'dovetailing' is often employed metaphorically to describe the synthesis of concepts or processes in a wide range of fields, including business and art.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,375 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.