Dowel

usgb/ˈdaʊəl/
noun

A small, thick piece of wood, metal, or plastic that is used to hold or connect things together.

He used a dowel to connect the two pieces of the chair.
Visual representation of "dowel" - A small, thick piece of wood, metal, or plastic that is used to hold or connect things together.

Often appears as...

  • dowel pin
  • dowel rod
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Carpentry Essential

Dowels are often used in woodworking to reinforce joints.

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The shelves were sturdy because the carpenter used dowels at the joints.
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Size Variability

Dowels come in various diameters and lengths to suit different projects.

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For the thick tabletop, we'll need larger dowels to ensure strength.
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Non-Wooden Dowels

Dowels aren't just wooden; they can also be metal or plastic, used for different purposes.

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We'll need plastic dowels for the bathroom fixtures to prevent rust.
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