Meaning & use
dowel
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A cylindrical rod, typically made of wood or metal, used to join or reinforce pieces of material.
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He glued a wooden dowel into the drilled holes to join the two boards.
The shelf is held together with dowels instead of screws.
A note on using this word
Dowels are common in furniture-making, providing a strong joint without visible screws or nails.
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