dowel

  1. Noun.  A pin, or block, of wood or metal, fitting into holes in the abutting portions of two pieces, and being partly in one piece and partly in the other, to keep them in their proper relative position.
  2. Noun.  A piece of plastic (originally wood) driven into a wall so that other pieces may be screwed (or originally nailed) into it, screw anchor (US) or wall plug (UK).

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