Definition

A small cylindrical rod used to join two pieces of wood or other materials together, often inserted into holes to provide a strong connection.

Example

The carpenter used doweling to secure the two wooden boards together.

Conversation

Have you ever tried using dowel joints for your woodworking projects?

Yeah, they're really effective for making strong connections.

I was thinking of using dowel pins in my next table design.

That sounds great! They really help with stability.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Doweling → The word 'dowel' comes from the Middle English 'douel', which is derived from the Old French 'douelle', meaning a small wooden peg or pin. The suffix '-ing' indicates the action or process of using dowels. Therefore, 'doweling' refers to the process of using small wooden pegs in construction or woodworking.

Memory Tip

Think of a small wooden peg ('dowel') being used in construction, and the '-ing' shows that it's the action of using those pegs.

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