bevel

adjective

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bev·el | \ ˈbe-vəl

Definition of bevel

(Entry 1 of 3)

: oblique, beveled a bevel edge

bevel

noun

Definition of bevel (Entry 2 of 3)

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

2a : 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

bevel

verb

beveled or bevelled; beveling or bevelling\ ˈbev-liŋ

, ˈbe-və- \

Definition of bevel (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

: to cut or shape to a bevel

intransitive verb

: incline, slant

Examples of bevel in a Sentence

Noun the bevel of the mirror Verb a tool that is used for beveling wood

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Adjustments may be made quickly with a lever that lowers and raises the base plate and an adjustment knob at the front sets the bevel angle. — Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2021 German knives typically have a bevel edge between 20 and 22 degrees on each side. — Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Dec. 2020 German knives typically have a bevel edge of between 20 and 22 degrees on each side. — Marni Jameson | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 15 Dec. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun This is a two-piece holder with a slide-in bevel closure. — Chris Hachey, BGR, 21 May 2021 The circular saw is great for ripping and cross-cutting lumber and making bevel cuts. — Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2021 This is a two-piece holder with a slide-in bevel closure. — Chris Hachey, BGR, 21 May 2021 Traditional Japanese knives are made with a single bevel, which allows the blade to be super sharp. — Katy Severson, chicagotribune.com, 6 Mar. 2021 The factory edge is typically 15 or 17 degrees for each bevel on Japanese kitchen knives and around 20 degrees for Western knives. — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 23 Feb. 2021 However, single bevel knives can be more challenging to use and have to be custom-fitted for left-handed chefs. — Katy Severson, chicagotribune.com, 6 Mar. 2021 This is a two-piece holder with a slide-in bevel closure. — Chris Hachey, BGR, 1 Mar. 2021 Alternate Top Bevel is a tooth configuration on table saw blades where the bevel on every other tooth alternates from the left to the right side (of the blade). — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 24 Feb. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb To bevel the other end on the table saw, tilt the blade 20 degrees and attach a stopblock to the miter gauge at 36 inches for the back slats and 16 inches for the seat slats [1]. — Ted Kilcommons, Popular Mechanics, 18 July 2020 Before assembling the planter, use a block plane to slightly bevel the edge of the narrower tapered piece of each panel. — Thomas Klenck, Popular Mechanics, 20 June 2020 Next, crosscut and bevel the seat support and lay the support across the legs. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2020 Yilan Hua's shoulder-grazing lengths were styled into a swoopy flip, hairstylist Damien Boissinot beveling the ends with a round brush and blow dryer. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2020 Next, use a permanent marker to draw a black line along the blade’s beveled cutting edge. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 21 Jan. 2020 What's so beautiful is the way every piece is beveled, tapered — almost like jewels. — Frances Schultz, House Beautiful, 8 Nov. 2012 Some stations’ wooden window frames are beveled, some roofs have finials, and some rounded arches are replaced with ever-so-slightly pointed arches. — Peter Christensen, Smithsonian, 24 Apr. 2018 Right-angle grinder: for grinding, beveling, and flattening welds, as well as for surface preparation. — Phillip Pantuso, Popular Mechanics, 27 May 2015

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