dowel

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together

Similar word(s): joggle

Definition categories: man–made, fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast

verb

1. (transitive) To fasten together with dowels.

2. (transitive) To furnish with dowels.

- A cooper dowels pieces for the head of a cask.