bevel

verb

Definition of bevelnext
as in to chamfer

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Recent Examples of bevel 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 The metal sides are beveled toward the screen with a shiny finish. — PC Magazine, 28 July 2025 The speaker rests on a double-level and beveled base featuring signature floating side panels. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 The second floor features beveled Varias Green stone portals as frames for each entryway and a private VIP salon was added in a corner. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bevel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bevel
  1. chamfer
  2. mill
  3. flute
  4. file
Verb
  • Every edge is chamfered through CNC machining to help prevent scratches inside the pocket, which often happens with cheap keychains.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 May 2026
  • At the top, three corners are chamfered and the fourth is a roof terrace, almost as if a smaller white building were levitating above the base.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of chamfer
Verb
  • The congregation intoned their amen and broke into a loose, milling group.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • After the trio milled about the house for a short time, Sullivan retired to her attic bedroom to rest.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of mill
Verb
  • Gifford's favorite variety is seashell cosmos, which has fluted petals that look hand-curled.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
  • For one, Golden Dolomite marble is fluted in a horizontal fashion with mappa burl veneer on the frame below, creating a striking contrast.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of flute
Verb
  • McKinsey responded to his wife's court filing by requesting a domestic violence protection order against her and filing for divorce.
    — TERRY CHEA, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Minnesota filed a lawsuit over most of the money that remains pending.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of file

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