Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dado

noun

/ˈdeɪ.doʊ/

Definition

A rectangular groove cut into a piece of wood or other material, often used to accommodate a panel or to create a decorative effect.

Examples

The carpenter created a dado cut in the bookshelf to hold the wooden panels in place.
During the renovation, they decided to add a decorative dado rail around the room.
He skillfully made a dado groove to fit the drawer handles perfectly.

Meaning

In carpentry and woodworking, a dado refers to the cut made into a piece of material to hold another piece in place, typically a shelf or panel resting within it.