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dowel

The correct spelling is dowel.

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noun

IPA: /ˈdaʊəl/

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The correct spelling is dowel. A pin, or block, of wood or metal, fitting into holes in the abutting portions of two pieces, and being partly in one piece and partly in the other, to keep them in their proper… For example: "A cooper dowels pieces for the head of a cask."

Usage Examples

A cooper dowels pieces for the head of a cask.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A pin, or block, of wood or metal, fitting into holes in the abutting portions of two pieces, and being partly in one piece and partly in the other, to keep them in their proper relative position.
  2. 2.A wooden rod, as one to make short pins from.
  3. 3.A piece of wood or similar material fitted into a surface not suitable for fastening so that other pieces may be fastened to it.

verb

  1. 1.To fasten together with dowels.
  2. 2.To furnish with dowels.

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