dowel pin

/ˌdaʊ(ə)l pɪn/
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Other forms: dowel pins

Definitions of dowel pin
  1. noun
    a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together
    synonyms: dowel, joggle
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    type of:
    fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
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