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dovetailed

[duhv-teyld]

adjective

Heraldry.
  1. noting a partition line or a charge, as an ordinary, having a series of indentations suggesting dovetails.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of dovetailed1

First recorded in 1715–25; dovetail + -ed 3
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The diminutive Duckett dovetailed well with the taller Smith, as West Indies' attack struggled to find the right length against England's innovative strokeplay.

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This dovetailed with the work of scholars such as Elaine Pagels, who were framing Jesus as a historical figure, rather than the “Christ of faith.”

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Castro’s mission as a director dovetailed seamlessly with the realities of Selena and Suzette, who were minors when they became touring musicians.

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His actions have dovetailed with Trump’s animus toward mainstream media outlets that cover him critically.

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What struck immigrant advocates about the raids was the sheer thuggishness of the operation, which dovetailed neatly with the uncompromosing rhetoric about immigration sounded by Trump during his campaign and in his inaugural speech Monday.

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