dovetail

• Sustantivo que designa una unión o conexión, típicamente en carpintería donde dos piezas encajan de forma entrelazada; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a cosas que se complementan o ajustan perfectamente entre sí.

A noun referring to a joint or connection, often used in woodworking, where two pieces interlock tightly; also used figuratively to describe things that fit together perfectly.

1. Woodworking jointB2formal

   A joint formed by interlocking wedge-shaped projections and slots, used in woodworking for strong connections.

   Ensamblaje de cola de milano

   • The cabinet maker used a dovetail joint for the drawer.
   • Dovetail joints are known for their strength and durability.
   • He carefully cut the dovetail with a chisel.

   Sinónimosdovetail jointswallowtail

• Verbo que indica la acción de encajar o unir armoniosamente, ya sea piezas físicas con forma de cola de milano o, más comúnmente, ideas, planes o elementos abstractos que se complementan y combinan de forma natural.

A verb used to indicate the act of fitting together or combining harmoniously, often referring to ideas, plans, or physical parts.

1. Fit together perfectlyC1formal

   To fit together or combine in a harmonious and effective way.

   encajar perfectamente

   • The two proposals dovetail nicely to create a comprehensive plan.
   • Her skills dovetail with the requirements of the job.
   • The new policy dovetails with the company's long-term goals.

   Sinónimosaccordcoincidecorrespondharmonizeinterlockmatchmesh

   Antónimosclashconflictmismatch

2. Join by interlockingC2formal

   To join two pieces of wood or other material using a dovetail joint.

   Unir con cola de milano

   • The carpenter dovetailed the drawer corners for extra strength.
   • He carefully dovetailed the pieces of the cabinet.
   • The joints were dovetailed to ensure durability.