A dado is best described as
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Correct answer to question 191 (Auto & Shop Information): a groove cut across the grain to receive the edge of another board
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A dado is a slot cut into the face of a board, running across the grain, sized so a shelf or panel edge can slide into it for a strong, self-aligning joint.
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