dowel
pronunciation
How to pronounce dowel in British English:
UK [ˈdaʊəl]
How to pronounce dowel in American English:
US [ˈdaʊəl]
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- Noun:
- a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together
Word Origin
- dowel (n.)
- mid-14c., dule "rim or section of a wheel," perhaps akin to Middle Low German dovel "plug, tap" (of a cask). Modern meaning is first attested 1794.
Example
- 1. Check that the dowel sleeves are present and seated properly .
- 2. Pull off dowel sleeves on the fuel injectors .
- 3. Check the position of the dowel pin .
- 4. Pay attention to the dowel sleeves in the crankcase when doing this .
- 5. Check dowel sleeves for signs of damage and replace if necessary .