figurative. To unite compactly as if by dovetails; to adjust exactly, so as to form a continuous whole.
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| 释义 | the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > fact or action of being joined or joining > join (together) [verb (transitive)] > fit closely together (5) dovetail1815 figurative. To unite compactly as if by dovetails; to adjust exactly, so as to form a continuous whole. tessellate1839 To combine so as to form a mosaic; to fit into its place in a mosaic. In quots. figurative. mosaic1841 transitive. To combine as if into a mosaic; (also) to form by such combination. Now: spec. to combine (photographs, etc.) to form a larger composite… Subcategories:— interlock (2) |
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