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Dowel

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001813

A cylindrical pin, usually made of wood, metal, or plastic, used to join two adjacent components or to provide alignment. It is inserted into corresponding holes drilled in each piece, creating a hidden and secure connection. Dowels are widely used in woodworking for furniture construction and in masonry to connect precast concrete elements.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001813
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectConstruction
TranslationsGerman: Dübel; Spanish: espiga; French: goujon
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001813",
  "term": "Dowel",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A cylindrical pin, usually made of wood, metal, or plastic, used to join two adjacent components or to provide alignment. It is inserted into corresponding holes drilled in each piece, creating a hidden and secure connection. Dowels are widely used in woodworking for furniture construction and in masonry to connect precast concrete elements.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Dübel",
    "es": "espiga",
    "fr": "goujon"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/dowel/"
}

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