bevel
nounDefinition 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
verbDefinition of bevel (Entry 3 of 3)
: to cut or shape to a bevel
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The first known use of bevel was in 1609
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