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Dovetail joints

Scope note

Interlocking joints formed by a flaring or fanlike tenon and a mortise into which it fits tightly. WCOL9

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300048095

Broader Terms used

locking joints

Term used for

dovetails
joints, dovetail

Equivalent Terms used

dovetail joint

Created

13yrs ago

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