Dovetail with In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "dovetail with", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-07-06 12:07

Meaning of Dovetail with

Synonyms:

go along with something

Dovetail with verb phrase

The phrase has a literal meaning in the case of a dovetail joint (in carpentry). It means that a (wooden) piece matches correctly with another one. 

Those parts of the new bed don't dovetail with each other. There must be something wrong. You should ask the carpenter

Used when something is in harmony with another; they get on well with each other

It's reasonable that the high price dovetails with the quality of the product. I ensure that it will not disappoint you.

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hang together

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2. To fit together logically or sensibly.

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To remain healthy or fit

Grammar and Usage of Dovetail with

Verb Forms

  • dovetailed with
  • dovetailing with
  • dovetails with
  • to dovetail with

The verb “dovetail” should be conjugated according to its tense. 

Origin of Dovetail with

The dovetail joint technique probably pre-dates written history. Some of the earliest known examples of the dovetail joint are in ancient Egyptian furniture entombed with mummies dating from the First Dynasty, the tombs of Chinese emperors, and a stone pillar at the Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple in India.

The dovetail design is an important method of distinguishing various periods of furniture. A well-made dovetail is a beautiful thing, with wooden projections that slide into notches perfectly, the two sides forming a corner. When things fit this way, you can say they dovetail — they fit easily and work well together. Dovetails got their name from the tail feather-like shape of the joint's pieces.

The Origin Cited: vocabulary.com , Wikipedia .
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