dowel

Example Sentences

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At night, Roberts’ mother frequently beat him with a dowel.

From Los Angeles Times

The first, Spherae, is a ball-shaped cushion supported by three polished wood dowels that slide through a brass disc and lock into place.

From New York Times

By the time she folds it shut with a long wooden dowel, the flatbread is already bubbly and browned.

From Washington Times

A thin slab will be cut in the stone blocks that make up the staircase, and the portrait will be fitted in and secured with stainless steel dowels.

From Seattle Times

The wall panels fit together with dowels, sort of like Ikea furniture, Ward added.

From Seattle Times