Associations to the word «Dowel»

Wiktionary

DOWEL, noun. 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.
DOWEL, noun. A wooden rod, as one to make short pins from.
DOWEL, noun. (construction) A piece of wood or similar material fitted into a surface not suitable for fastening so that other pieces may fastened to it.
DOWEL, verb. (transitive) To fasten together with dowels.
DOWEL, verb. (transitive) To furnish with dowels.

Dictionary definition

DOWEL, noun. A fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together.

Wise words

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