Definition of kerfnext
as in chip
a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface with a handsaw I made a kerf in the board to mark where I needed to cut

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Recent Examples of kerf Mark the kerf on the end grain of a post. Paul Steiner, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023 This reduces bowing and creates a thinner kerf, making pull saws ideal for joints and other fine woodwork. Pierre Tardif, WSJ, 3 June 2021
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Noun
  • The Valkyries built a commanding lead behind 22 points from Janelle Salaün and 19 from Williams, then spent the fourth quarter watching Natisha Hiedeman – who finished with a game-high 26 – chip away at their advantage one bucket at a time.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
  • Expensive chips require capital.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The pair of breezy pants feature a tie at the waist and thigh-high slits on either side of her legs, creating the illusion of a wrap skirt.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • Plus, the front slit adds a breathable touch.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The interior measures 420 sq ft (39 sq m) and is finished in shiplap and drywall, with a tongue-and-groove feature wall and exposed timber beams, which are a nice touch.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 June 2026
  • All were filled with Chenier’s murmuring accordion, the rustle of a washboard player and slinky grooves.
    Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Indulge in a bit of kitsch with their oyster plate, where each indent takes the shape of a finned friend.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
  • There’s nothing more annoying than unsightly indents in your carpet that are suddenly exposed.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026

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“Kerf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerf. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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