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- 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。
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- 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。
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1- join together by means of a dovetail用鸠尾榫接合。
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- fit or cause to fit together easily and conveniently（使）吻合：
with obj. plan to enable parents to dovetail their career and family commitments能使父母兼顾事业和家庭义务的计划
no obj. flights that dovetail with the working day.与工作日相吻合的航班。