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1
: an instrument consisting of two rules or arms jointed together and opening to any angle for drawing angles or adjusting surfaces to be cut at an angle
2
a
: the angle that one surface or line makes with another when they are not at right angles
b
: the slant of such a surface or line
c
: the surface or line at such a slant or inclination
3
: the part of printing type extending from face to shoulder
Examples of bevel in a Sentence
Noun
the bevel of the mirror
Verb
a tool that is used for beveling wood
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Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023
Even Ducati, founded in 1926 to make radios, didn’t produce its first motorbike until 1949, and by the early 1980s was nearly out of business, saved by investors and modern designs far removed from its original bevel-drive power plants.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2021
Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Ace Hardware has a DeWalt circular saw with a comfort-grip handle and a bevel capacity from zero to 50 degrees.
—Christopher Murray
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The mat has a smooth surface to stand on and beveled edges that help prevent slipping and tripping.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Here, the nut on the left marks the point at which this bevel head bolt will be cut to length.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023
Even Ducati, founded in 1926 to make radios, didn’t produce its first motorbike until 1949, and by the early 1980s was nearly out of business, saved by investors and modern designs far removed from its original bevel-drive power plants.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2021
Noun
Finishing includes linear brushing, polished bevels, and sandblasted details.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Ace Hardware has a DeWalt circular saw with a comfort-grip handle and a bevel capacity from zero to 50 degrees.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Orangey-stained, beveled oak cabinets?
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The mat has a smooth surface to stand on and beveled edges that help prevent slipping and tripping.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bevel
Cite this Entry
“Bevel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bevel. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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bevel
1 of 2 noun
bev·el
ˈbev-əl 
1
: the angle that one surface or line makes with another when they are not at right angles
2
: the slant of a bevel
bevel
2 of 2 verb
beveled or bevelled; beveling or bevelling
ˈbev-(ə-)liŋ
: to cut or shape (as an edge) so as to form a bevel
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