Definition

Noun 1. Fastening by dowels: The act, process, or technique of joining two pieces of wood or other material together using dowels (cylindrical rods, typically of wood).

Usage

Doweling refers specifically to the method of fastening. It is a technical term commonly used in woodworking, carpentry, and construction.

Examples

• The cabinet's strength comes from expert doweling, not just screws and glue.
• Traditional furniture makers often prefer doweling for its durability and clean appearance.
• The instructions for the bookshelf include a section on doweling the side panels to the shelves.

Advanced Usage

• As a gerund/noun: The word functions as a noun derived from the verb "to dowel." It names the process itself.
  • Precision is crucial during the doweling phase of the project.

Variants and Related Words

• Dowel (noun): A headless pin, usually cylindrical, used for fastening adjacent pieces of wood or other material.
• Dowel (verb): To fasten with a dowel or dowels.
  • You will need to dowel the joints before applying glue.

Synonyms

• Dowel jointing
• Pegging (when referring to using wooden pegs in a similar manner)

Related Phrases/Idioms

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically for "doweling." It is a technical procedural term.

Noun

1. fastening by dowels