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Dovetail

usgb/ˈdʌvteɪl/Volume
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Carpentry Specific

Used mainly in woodworking or carpentry contexts to describe precise wood joining.

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The cabinet's corners showcase the dovetail for strength and elegance.
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Not Literal

Dovetail as a noun is usually not meant in a literal sense outside of woodworking.

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I rarely hear 'dovetail' at school, except in carpentry class.
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