Meaning Of The Word Dowel

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dowel
countable noun: A dowel is a short thin piece of wood or metal which is used for joining larger pieces of wood or metal together.

dowel in American English
a short cylinder of wood, metal, etc., usually fitted into corresponding holes in two pieces to fasten them together
to fasten or furnish with dowels
noun: a pin, usually round, fitting into holes in two adjacent pieces to prevent their slipping or to align them
transitive verb: to reinforce or furnish with a dowel or dowels

dowel in British English
noun: a wooden or metal peg that fits into two corresponding holes to join two adjacent parts

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