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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dowel

/dauwəl/ noun · British & US
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What does dowel mean?

noun

A small, cylindrical rod of wood or other material, used to join or support something, or a peg used to hold something in place.

Example

"The carpenter used a dowel to reinforce the weak joint in the wooden table."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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