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dovetail n

The tail of a dove (family Columbidae); also, something having the shape of a dove's tail. (chiefly woodworking, often attributively) In full dovetail joint: a type of joint where adjoining components are fastened by multiple tenons cut into wedge shapes resembling a dove's tail, which interlock with mortises having corresponding shapes. A tenon cut into a wedge shape resembling a dove's tail so that it interlocks with a mortise having a corresponding shape in a dovetail joint. (heraldry) A line resembling a dovetail joint (sense 2.1). dovetail v (transitive) (chiefly woodworking) To unite (components) with a dovetail (noun sense 2.1) or similar joint. (figuratively) To combine or fit (things) together well. (computing) To interweave (a number of algorithms or subprograms) so that they can be run more or less simultaneously. (intransitive, figuratively) Of several things: to combine or fit together well. Today is celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church as the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker; the earthly father of Jesus, he is regarded as the patron saint of workers and especially carpenters. Today is also marked as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day in many countries to recognize the achievements and contributions of workers.

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