dovetail

• Nom désignant un type d'assemblage ou de liaison, souvent utilisé en menuiserie, où deux pièces s'emboîtent étroitement ; il s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour décrire des choses qui s'accordent parfaitement.

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.

   queue d'aronde

   • 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.

   Synonymesdovetail jointswallowtail

• Verbe désignant l'action d'assembler ou de combiner harmonieusement, souvent à propos d'idées, de plans ou de pièces physiques qui s'emboîtent parfaitement.

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.

   s'emboîter parfaitement

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccordcoincidecorrespondharmonizeinterlockmatchmesh

   Antonymesclashconflictmismatch

2. Join by interlockingC2formal

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

   Assembler à queue d'aronde

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