Dado Definition
dādō
dadoed, dadoes, dadoing
noun
dadoes
The part of a pedestal between the cap and the base.
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The lower part of the wall of a room if decorated differently from the upper part, as with panels or an ornamental border.
Webster's New World
A rectangular groove cut in the side of one board so that another board may be fitted into it usually at right angles.
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The groove so cut.
American Heritage
The joint thus made.
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Synonyms:
verb
To furnish with a dado.
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To cut a dado in.
American Heritage
To fit into a dado groove.
Webster's New World
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