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dovetails

By Pamela Wiggins, About.com

Dovetails used in drawer construction.

- Jay B. Siegel
Definition: tightly-fitting interlocking pieces shaped similar to a bird's tail used as strong, decorative joints in woodworking
Pronunciation: duhv-tail
Also Known As: an object resembling a dove's tail
Examples:
Noting the dovetails holding the blanket chest together, Jim surmised it was of quality construction.

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