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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dovetail

/dəvˈteɪl/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does dovetail mean?

verb, noun

To fit together perfectly, as the interlocking tails of a dove's tail feathers. A joint made by interlocking the edges of two pieces of wood, so that they fit together tightly.

Example

"The carpenter used a specialized tool to dovetail the wooden shelves."

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