what does dovetail mean
The definition of a dovetail is an interlocking wood joint formed by a wedge-shaped part joined with a matching cut-out area in the wood.An example of dovetail is what woodworkers use to attach the front of a dresser drawer.ovetail. 1  a part or thing shaped like a dove's tail; specif., a projecting, wedge-shaped part (tenon) that fits into a corresponding cut-out space (mortise) to form an interlocking joint.