Dowel (Noun)
Meaning
A fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter carefully inserted the dowel into the holes in the two pieces of wood to secure them together.
- She used a dowel to reinforce the joint between the shelf and the wall.
- The furniture makers used dowels to attach the legs to the tabletop instead of screws.
- He inserted a wooden dowel into the joint to reinforce the bond between the two pieces of wood.
- The bookcase was held together with small metal dowels that were almost invisible after installation.