DOVETAIL Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word dovetail. (close relations)
Definition of DOVETAIL
dovetailing
Best Alternative Words for DOVETAIL
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interconnect | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • be interwoven or interconnected • cause to be interconnected or interwoven | ||||||||
interlock | verbv | |||||||
noun • a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting • the act of interlocking or meshing verb • coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively • hold in a locking position • become engaged or intermeshed with one another | ||||||||
join | verbv | |||||||
noun • the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made • a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets verb • become part of; become a member of a group or organization • cause to become joined or linked • come into the company of • make contact or come together • be or become joined or united or linked | ||||||||
link | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the means of connection between things linked in series • a fastener that serves to join or connect • the state of being connected • a connecting shape • a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain • (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list • a channel for communication between groups • a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network • an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data verb • make a logical or causal connection • connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces • be or become joined or united or linked • link with or as with a yoke | ||||||||
intermesh | verbv | |||||||
verb • To mesh between one another. | ||||||||
dovetail joint | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises |