dowels
nounUK /ˈdaʊəlz/
US /ˈdaʊəlz/
Dowels are small round sticks made of wood or metal.
The carpenter joined the two pieces of wood with wooden dowels.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Short cylindrical pieces of wood used to reinforce a joint.
He inserted dowels into the drilled holes to strengthen the joint.
3. Rods used in baking to support a tiered cake.
She pushed dowels into the bottom cake to hold up the top tier.
4. Small pegs used in knitting or crafting.
The knitter used dowels to hold the stitches in place.
5. Cylindrical pins used in machinery to align parts.
The mechanic replaced the worn dowels in the engine block.