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

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 Use the punches to cutout small sandpaper circles and glue them to the craft sticks and dowels. — Paul Wright, Popular Mechanics, "How to Repair Car Paint Chips," 26 Feb. 2018 Kneel and hold the dowel over your head, locking your elbows and pulling your shoulder blades back and down. — Roy Berendson, Popular Mechanics, "The Back Pain Repair Manual," 22 May 2018 As anyone who’s spent an afternoon with a set of IKEA instructions and baggies full of dowels and doodads knows, sometimes words, and even pictures, aren’t enough. — Nina Maclaughlin, WSJ, "‘Making Things Right’ Review: How to Build a Life," 3 May 2018

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