noun🔗ShareEspiga, clavijaA 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. "El carpintero usó espigas para unir de forma segura las dos piezas de madera.materialarchitecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTarugosA wooden rod, as one to make short pins from."My daughter uses dowels to make small wooden dolls for her dollhouse. "Mi hija usa tarugos para hacer pequeñas muñecas de madera para su casa de muñecas.materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTarugo, espigaA 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. "El carpintero usó tarugos para fijar la tapa de la mesa al marco porque el material del marco era demasiado delgado para sujetar los tornillos directamente.materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
