dowelling

ˈdaʊəlɪŋ

Definition

Definition of dowelling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

wood joint pin

TECH.

wooden or metal rods used in construction

TECH.

The carpenter used dowelling to reinforce the joints of the wooden frame..

dowel

peg

joinery method

TECH.

process of using dowels in construction

TECH.

Dowelling is crucial for building sturdy furniture.

Adjective

construction

TECH.

related to the use of dowels

TECH.

The dowelling technique ensures a strong joint.

dowel

peg

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of dowelling

wooden or metal rods used in construction

Origin of dowelling

Old English, dwellan (to lead astray)

Examples of dowelling in a sentence

He bought dowelling for his woodworking project.
Proper dowelling ensures the joints are secure.
Dowelling was used to reinforce the wooden beams.
Dowelling is crucial for this type of furniture.
He mastered the dowelling process quickly.

View all translations of dowelling

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:chevilles, chevillé, ...
German:Dübel, Verwendung von Dübeln, ...
Italian:spinatura, con tasselli, ...
Spanish:varillas, de espigas, ...
Portuguese:cavilha, cavilhagem, ...
Chinese:木钉, 木钉技术, ...
Japanese:ダウエリング, ダウエルを使った, ...
Arabic:قَضيب خَشَبي, خاص بالتعشيق الخشبي, ...
Hebrew:דִּיבְּלִים, דִּיבְּלִי, ...
Russian:шканты, с шкантами, ...
Ukrainian:дюбелі, штифтування, ...
Hindi:डॉवेलिंग, डॉवेल का उपयोग, ...
Bengali:ডোয়েলিং, ডোয়েল ব্যবহার, ...
Catalan:espigolat, encaix amb espigues, ...
Czech:kolíky, kolíkovací, ...
Danish:dyvler, brug af dyvler, ...
Dutch:deuvels, deuvelverbinding, ...
Greek:καβίλιες, συγκόλληση με πείρους, ...
Hungarian:csap, tiplikötéses, ...
Khmer:ដុំឈើ ឬដែកសម្រាប់តភ្ជាប់, ដែលពាក់ព័ន្ធនឹងការប្រើដុំឈើ ឬដែកតូចៗសម្រាប់ភ្ជាប់, ...
Korean:목재 막대, 목심 연결, ...
Persian:میله‌گذاری, اتصال با میخ چوبی, ...
Polish:kołkowanie, kołkowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):cavilha, cavilhamento, ...
Romanian:știfturi, de diblare, ...
Swedish:dymlingar, pluggning, ...
Thai:เดือยไม้, การใช้เดือยไม้, ...
Turkish:ahşap dübel, dübel, ...
Vietnamese:chốt gỗ, ghép chốt, ...

dowel

ˈdaʊəl

dowelled

Definition of dowel - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

woodworking

TECH.

short rod put in holes to join or align parts

TECH.

Insert the dowel to connect the two boards.

peg

treenail

Verb

tr.

construction

TECH.

fasten materials using dowels

TECH.

They doweled the wooden beams for extra support.

peg

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of dowel

short rod put in holes to join or align parts

Expressions with dowel

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

dowel pin

small cylindrical rod used to align or join parts

The carpenter inserted a dowel pin to secure the chair's legs..

Origin of dowel

Middle Low German, dovel (plug)

Examples of dowel in a sentence

They inserted a dowel to align the shelves.
He doweled the pieces together securely.
The carpenter doweled the frame with precision.

View all translations of dowel

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:tourillon, cheviller, ...
German:Dübel, dübeln, ...
Italian:tassello, fissare con tasselli, ...
Spanish:espiga, ensamblar, ...
Portuguese:cavilha, fixar com cavilhas, ...
Chinese:木销, 固定, ...
Japanese:ダボ, ダボで固定する, ...
Arabic:وَتَد, ثَبَّتَ بِالدُّوَلْ, ...
Hebrew:דִּיבֶּל, לְחַבֵּר בְּדִיבְּלִים, ...
Russian:штифт, скреплять, ...
Ukrainian:штифт, шкантувати, ...
Hindi:डॉवेल पिन, डॉवेल करना, ...
Bengali:ডাওয়েল, ডোয়েল দিয়ে সংযুক্ত করা, ...
Catalan:espiga, fixar, ...
Czech:kolík, kolíkovat, ...
Danish:dyvel, dyvle, ...
Dutch:deuvel, verduvelen, ...
Greek:καβίλια, στερεώνω με πείρους, ...
Hungarian:csap, tiplizni, ...
Khmer:ដុំឈើភ្ជាប់, ភ្ជាប់ដោយដុំឈើមូលតូចៗ, ...
Korean:도웰, 못으로 고정하다, ...
Persian:میله اتصال, محکم کرد, ...
Polish:kołek drewniany, kołkować, ...
Portuguese (BR):cavilha, fixar, ...
Romanian:dowel, a fixa cu dibluri, ...
Swedish:dymling, dymla, ...
Thai:เดือยไม้, ยึด, ...
Turkish:dübel, dübelle sabitlemek, ...
Vietnamese:đinh tán, gắn chốt, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “d”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of dowelling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Adjective

Images of dowelling

Origin of dowelling

Terms related to dowelling

Examples of dowelling in a sentence

View all translations of dowelling

Definition of dowel - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Verb

Images of dowel

Expressions with dowel

Origin of dowel

Terms related to dowel

Examples of dowel in a sentence

View all translations of dowel

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery