noun
- cylindrical wooden or plastic pins used to join pieces of wood or other materials together
Usage: carpentry; woodworking
Examples
- The carpenter used wooden dowels to reinforce the joint.
- She inserted plastic dowels into the holes before assembling the bookshelf.
- The furniture kit came with metal screws and wooden dowels.
- He drilled precise holes for the dowels to ensure a tight fit.
- The chair legs were attached using dowels and wood glue.
- Quality dowels are essential for strong furniture construction.