noun
- a joint formed by one or more wedge-shaped parts that fit tightly into corresponding cuts in another piece
Usage: carpentry
verb
- to fit together closely or exactly
- to combine or connect smoothly
Examples
- The carpenter cut a perfect dovetail joint for the drawer.
- The wooden pieces were connected with dovetail joints.
- Her schedule dovetails perfectly with mine.
- The two projects dovetail nicely together.
- Our plans dovetail with the company’s goals.
- The new policy dovetails with existing regulations.
- Their skills dovetail to create an effective team.