noun🔗ShareA pin, or block, of wood or metal, fitting into holes in the abutting portions of two pieces, and being partly in one piece and partly in the other, to keep them in their proper relative position."The carpenter used dowels to securely join the two pieces of wood together. "materialarchitecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA wooden rod, as one to make short pins from."My daughter uses dowels to make small wooden dolls for her dollhouse. "materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA piece of wood or similar material fitted into a surface not suitable for fastening so that other pieces may be fastened to it."The carpenter used dowels to attach the tabletop to the frame because the frame material was too thin to hold screws directly. "materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading