noun
    
    plural -tails
    
    [count] :a type of joint that is used to connect two pieces of wood together - called also dovetail joint
    
    verb
    
    -tails; -tailed; -tailing
    
    [+ obj] :to join (two pieces of wood) with dovetail joints
    
    
    
    [no obj] formal :to fit together in a pleasing or satisfying way