plural bevels
1
: a slanted surface or edge on a piece of wood, glass, etc.
the bevel of the mirror
2
: a tool that is used to make a slanted surface or edge on a piece of wood, glass, etc.
bevels; US beveled or British bevelled; US beveling or British bevelling
: to cut or shape (a surface or edge) at an angle or slant
a tool that is used for beveling wood
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“Bevel.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/bevel. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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