dowel

noun

dow·el | \ ˈdau̇(-ə)l

Definition of dowel

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a pin fitting into a hole in an abutting piece to prevent motion or slipping also : a round rod or stick used especially for cutting up into dowels

2 : a piece of wood driven into a wall so that other pieces can be nailed to it

dowel

verb

dowelled also doweled; dowelling also doweling

Definition of dowel (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to fasten by or furnish with dowels

Examples of dowel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Insert the short wooden dowels (#101367) into the side panel, then insert the side panel into the backboard. — Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, "Everything You Need to Know Before Building an IKEA Malm Bed Frame," 12 Sep. 2018 One basic execution is to bore a pair of holes into wall studs, insert metal bars or wood dowels into the framing and slip a solid wood shelf over the supports. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "How to Build Floating Shelves (With Plans!)," 16 Mar. 2015 Kitty Wand Assorted scraps of felt and metallic paper become a captivating cat prop when affixed to a pretty dowel. — Rebecca Deczynski, Good Housekeeping, "5 Pet Toys You Can Make Yourself," 14 Aug. 2014 Thread the two together, and glue the minute hand to the dowel and the hour hand to the PVC. — Lara Sorokanich, Popular Mechanics, "4 Great Halloween Costumes From the PM Archives," 11 Oct. 2018 If using wooden dowels, cover the tip in hot glue and dip into glitter. — Country Living Staff, Country Living, "How to Make a Mason Jar Football Float for Game Day," 1 Feb. 2017 For two years, Mcneill has been visiting the hand center to grasp fat wooden dowels, lift weights, pinch clips. — Meredith Cohn, Washington Post, "After being shot, Baltimore police officer spends four years recovering in hope of returning to duty," 7 Apr. 2018 Dylan and Kit also come in three leg styles (round dowel, tapered, and antenna) and finishes (matte black, matte brass, and chrome). — Jenny Xie, Curbed, "This customizable furniture retailer just added a dining set," 12 June 2018 For two years, Mcneill has been visiting the hand center to grasp fat wooden dowels, lift weights, pinch clips. — Meredith Cohn, Washington Post, "After being shot, Baltimore police officer spends four years recovering in hope of returning to duty," 7 Apr. 2018

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