Defn: A flaring tenon, or tongue (shaped like a bird's tail spread), and a mortise, or socket, into which it fits tightly, making an interlocking joint between two pieces which resists pulling a part in all directions except one. Dovetail molding (Arch.), a molding of any convex section arranged in a sort of zigzag, like a series of dovetails. — Dovetail saw (Carp.), a saw used in dovetailing.
DOVETAIL
Dove"tail`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dovetailed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Dovetailing.]
1. (Carp.) (a) To cut to a dovetail. (b) To join by means of dovetails.
2. To fit in or connect strongly, skillfully, or nicely; to fit ingeniously or complexly. He put together a piece of joinery so crossly indented and whimsically dovetailed . . . that it was indeed a very curious show. Burke.
DOVISH
Dov"ish, a.
Defn: Like a dove; harmless; innocent. "Joined with dovish simplicity." Latimer.
DOW
Dow, n.
Defn: A kind of vessel. See Dhow.
DOW
Dow, v. t. Etym: [F. douer. See Dower.]
Defn: To furnish with a dower; to endow. [Obs.] Wyclif.