Plural of dovetail; the wedge-shaped joints in woodworking, or instances of things fitting together perfectly.
Plural form of dovetail, which comes from the visual resemblance of the joint to a dove's tail feathers.
The dovetail became so iconic in fine furniture that you can date a piece by looking at whether it has hand-cut or machine-cut dovetails—each era had its own style!
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