Definition of Culvertail. Meaning of Culvertail. Synonyms of Culvertail

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Definition of Culvertail

Culvertail
Culvertail Cul"ver*tail` (k?l"v?r-t?l`), n. (Carp.) Dovetail.

Meaning of Culvertail from wikipedia

- Europe, the dovetail joint is sometimes called a swallowtail joint, a culvertail joint (culver also means 'dove'), or a fantail joint. The dovetail joint...
- and other structures are fastened. The ends of the carlings are let culvertail into the beams. The great carlings are those on which the mainmast stands...