a joint formed by one or more tapered projections (tenons) on one piece which interlock with corresponding notches or recesses (mortises) in another 鸠尾接合,鸠尾榫接头 ■a tenon used in such a joint, typically wider at its extremity (通常末端宽一些的)鸠尾榫,楔形榫
verb
[with obj.]join together by means of a dovetail 以鸠尾榫连接 ■fit or cause to fit together easily and conveniently 使吻合,和…吻合 [with obj.]plan to enable parents to dovetail their career and family commitments. 让父母能兼顾事业和家庭的计划。 [no obj.]flights that dovetail with the working day. 与工作日相吻合的航班。