Définitions
1.NounThe tail of a dove (family Columbidae); also, something having the shape of a dove's tail.
2.NounIn 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.
3.NounIn 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.
4.NounA 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.
5.NounA line resembling a dovetail joint (sense 2.1).
6.VerbTo unite (components) with a dovetail (noun sense 2.1) or similar joint.
To combine or fit (things) together well."The executive board dovetailed its decision neatly with the prior projects the company had taken up.; Through my new project, I dovetail my interests in botany and programming."
7.VerbTo unite (components) with a dovetail (noun sense 2.1) or similar joint.
8.VerbTo combine or fit (things) together well."The executive board dovetailed its decision neatly with the prior projects the company had taken up.; Through my new project, I dovetail my interests in botany and programming."
9.VerbTo combine or fit (things) together well."The executive board dovetailed its decision neatly with the prior projects the company had taken up.; Through my new project, I dovetail my interests in botany and programming."
10.VerbTo interweave (a number of algorithms or subprograms) so that they can be run more or less simultaneously.
11.VerbTo seamlessly move a melody from one instrument to another.
12.VerbOf several things: to combine or fit together well."The parts of your essay should dovetail so that it is cohesive and coherent."
13.VerbTo adapt to something; to fit in.