bevel
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- noun
- /ˈbɛvəl/
:
bisel
- To join the pieces securely, make sure to create a bevel at the ends.
- bevel edge
- bevel degree
- slight bevel
It already has bevels, it already has grooves.
- It already has bevels, it already has grooves.
Examples
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And if we just move across, you'll see the bevel is not even on each side.
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Use a table saw to cut a bevel on the edge of the wood for a smoother finish.
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So it's not really all that necessary to have a bevel on here.
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And what happens is that it creates a little bevel or a little roll.
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So here I could change my bevel emboss.
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It already has bevels, it already has grooves.
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Now, yes, the bevel on this cabinet does not match the design of this cabinet, but quite frankly, unless I pointed out, nobody's going to know the difference.
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This stretcher doesn't have a lip or a bevel, meaning that it just rests directly against the canvas.
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The frame has a bevel that enhances its overall appearance.
Synonyms
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3.4
How much a surface goes up or down from flat
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9.1
A sloping cut on an edge to make it less sharp
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9.0
A slanted edge around a door or window that makes it look wider
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A sloping sharp edge on a tool for cutting or shaping things like wood
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9.2
An angle where two surfaces meet that makes a surface slope
Compounds
- Specialized
A wheel with teeth set at an angle to change motion between two crossing shafts
- Specialized
A hand tool with two arms joined at one end to measure or mark angled lines
How Sloped
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bevel comes from the idea of an edge that is 'not level' but sloped, so a bevel is an edge cut at an angle instead of straight up and down. That's why a beveled edge makes pieces fit together smoothly or looks decorative on glass and wood.