Dovetail
Dovetail noun - A mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises.
Hinge and dovetail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hinge" instead a noun "Dovetail".
Nearby Words: dovetailed, dovetailing
Hinge
Hinge noun - A joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other.
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Dovetail and hinge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dovetail" instead a noun "Hinge".
Nearby Words: hinged, hinging
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