Meaning of the word dowel in English
What does dowel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dowel
US /daʊəl/
UK /daʊəl/
Noun
a cylindrical rod, usually made of wood, used to join two adjacent parts of a structure or to keep them in position
Example:
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He used a wooden dowel to reinforce the joint.
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The furniture assembly required several small dowels.
Verb
to fasten with a dowel or dowels
Example:
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He carefully doweled the two pieces of wood together.
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The shelves were securely doweled into the cabinet.