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Word of the Day – Dovetail

By July 8, 2024Word of the Day

Dovetail (verb)

duv-tayl

To join or fit together compactly or harmoniously.

First recorded in 1555–65. So named from its shape, referring to a seamless joint.

Example sentences

“The new software is designed to dovetail seamlessly with existing systems.”

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