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How to pronounce “dovetail

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Pronunciation guide for dovetail

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of dovetail with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Carole RobinI think, a good dovetail from that one.
Definition summary
The tail of a dove (family Columbidae); also, something having the shape of a dove's tail.

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How to pronounce dovetail

Carole Robin

I think, a good dovetail from that one.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “dovetail

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The tail of a dove (family Columbidae); also, something having the shape of a dove's tail.
  • (chiefly woodworking, often attributively)
  • (heraldry) A line resembling a dovetail joint (sense 2.1).
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive)
  • (intransitive, figuratively) Of several things: to combine or fit together well.
  • (intransitive) To adapt to something; to fit in.

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