cross dowels

A form of cross dowel — A cylindrical metal rod with a perpendicular threaded hole passing through its side and a thin shallow slot at the top that allows for turning it with a screwdriver when fitted inside the workpiece.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of cross dowel
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