tongue and groove

noun

: a joint made by a tongue on one edge of a board fitting into a corresponding groove on the edge of another board
tongue-and-groove adjective

Examples of tongue and groove in a Sentence

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It's finished in cedar tongue and groove siding, with metal accenting, and topped by a standing seam metal roof that has a skylight. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024 The snug space fits four adults in comfort and is nicely finished in cedar tongue and groove walls, generous glazing, a stereo system and an electric sauna heater. New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024 The decor throughout looks nicely done and the walls are finished in poplar tongue and groove. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2024 Installation can be completed in 30 minutes due to the simple tongue and groove design. Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2023 Another tongue and groove pine coffered ceiling appears in the kitchen, which is outfitted with GE Monogram appliances and Delta fixtures. Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 21 Apr. 2023 In the great room, the ceiling was raised and beautiful beams and tongue and groove were added. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 26 Jan. 2023 The arched bookcases exude a clean, modern aesthetic — especially when paired with the white tongue and groove ceiling. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 10 Jan. 2023 There are a variety of wall applications that look similar to shiplap, namely nickel gap and tongue and groove. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tongue and groove was in 1860

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“Tongue and groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tongue%20and%20groove. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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