Dovetail

"Dovetail" in Spanish

cola de milano

(type of joint where adjoining components are fastened by multiple tenons cut into wedge shapes resembling a dove’s tail, which interlock with mortises having corresponding shapes)

cola de pato

(type of joint where adjoining components are fastened by multiple tenons cut into wedge shapes resembling a dove’s tail, which interlock with mortises having corresponding shapes)

juntura serrátil

(type of joint where adjoining components are fastened by multiple tenons cut into wedge shapes resembling a dove’s tail, which interlock with mortises having corresponding shapes)

encajar

(to combine or fit (things) together well)

machihembrar

(to unite (components) with a dovetail or similar joint)

machihembrar

(to combine or fit (things) together well)

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