Dowel Pin (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 used a dowel pin to reinforce the joint between the two wooden shelves.
- A dowel pin was inserted into the holes in the adjacent pieces of the furniture frame to hold them together securely.
- The engineer specified the use of a dowel pin to fasten the two metal plates together in the machine assembly.
- The dowel pin was used to align and secure the two parts of the plastic mold during the injection molding process.
- The woodworker carefully inserted a dowel pin into the pre-drilled holes in the two adjacent pieces of wood to create a strong and rigid joint.