Dowel and Twig

Dowel noun - A fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together.

Twig and dowel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Twig" instead a noun "Dowel".

Twig noun - A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year.

Dowel and twig are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dowel" instead a noun "Twig".

Nearby Word: twiggy