Dovetail ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Dovetail ( verb )

1. To join two pieces of wood by shaping the end of one piece to fit a tapered recess in the other piece.
2. To fit together perfectly; to complement each other.

Origin:

The word "dovetail" is derived from the old english word "dufetægel" meaning "a dove"s tail". it has been used since the 17th century to describe the shape of the joint and the process of joining two pieces of wood using this shape.

Examples:

1. He carefully dovetailed the two pieces of wood together.
2. The two pieces of wood dovetailed perfectly.
3. The research findings dovetailed with the hypothesis.
4. The two events dovetailed to create a perfect opportunity.
5. He dovetailed the end of the board to fit into the groove of the other board.

(As a noun)

Dovetail ( noun )

1. To join two pieces of wood by shaping the end of one piece to fit a tapered recess in the other piece.
2. To fit together perfectly; to complement each other.

Origin:

The word "dovetail" is derived from the old english word "dufetægel" meaning "a dove"s tail". it has been used since the 17th century to describe the shape of the joint and the process of joining two pieces of wood using this shape.

Examples:

1. He carefully dovetailed the two pieces of wood together.
2. The two pieces of wood dovetailed perfectly.
3. The research findings dovetailed with the hypothesis.
4. The two events dovetailed to create a perfect opportunity.
5. He dovetailed the end of the board to fit into the groove of the other board.