Dowelling

/ˈdaʊəlɪŋ/ noun

Definition

British spelling of 'doweling'—the process or material of joining wood pieces with dowels.

Etymology

British English variant of the gerund form, following the pattern of doubling the final consonant (dowel → dowelling).

Kelly Says

British English 'dowelling' and American 'doweling' show how spelling rules diverge between countries, but both traditions trace back to the same woodworking practice that unified standards weren't established yet.

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