Woodworking Joints

noun a groove cut in the base of a board or panel for joining purposes

• The dado in the room was intricately carved and added a touch of elegance to the decor.
• I accidentally bumped into the dado and chipped the paint.
• That dado is so old-school, it's practically vintage.
• The dado symbolizes the foundation of our family history, with each carving representing a different ancestor.

noun a long, narrow cut or depression, especially one made to guide motion or receive a corresponding ridge

verb to establish a groove or grooves on or in

• The carpenter carefully carved a groove into the wood for the panel to fit into.
• I love dancing to the beat and finding my groove on the dance floor.
• The DJ dropped a sick beat and everyone started grooving at the party.
• After a long day of work, I finally found my groove and started being more productive.

noun a seat fastened on the back of a horse or other animal for riding

verb to put a saddle on a horse or other animal

• The cowboy adjusted the saddle on his horse before heading out to the field.
• Hey, can you help me lift this heavy saddle onto the horse?
• I feel like I've been riding this project with a saddle on my back for weeks.
• She felt like the weight of the world was a heavy saddle on her shoulders.

noun a framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used to support a bridge or platform

• The workers constructed a sturdy trestle to support the weight of the bridge.
• We sat on the trestle by the river and watched the sunset.
• Let's hang out on the trestle and chill for a bit.
• The trestle of friendship held strong through all the ups and downs.