Illustrated FURNITURE Glossary.
Dovetail
In cabinetry, a type of joint used to join the front and sides of a drawer.
Wedge-shaped projections on one piece of wood interlock with alteranting grooves in the other piece to produce a tight, secure joint.
Illustratiion above: Chippenale (Federal) slant top desk - American Antique Furniture, Orchard Park, NY