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kerfs

noun

plural of kerf

as in chips

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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Amazon’s growth can be directly linked to its data center chips, with the company disclosing revenue for this part of the business for the first time this year.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Aug. 2026
Variety snack packs refer to packs of snacks with multiple flavors of chips or cookies.

— Parents, Parents, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of chips

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Work in one area at a time, using a toothbrush to get into hard-to-reach grooves.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Across 17 tracks, guitar riffs curdle into sheets of distortion, melodies dissolve into electronic hiss, and grooves are chronically interrupted by fresh rhythmic detours.

— Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of grooves

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But the Jack-o’-Lantern’s telltale gills, or long, deep slits under the cap, will set you straight, since the chicken of the woods has pores underneath instead.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Leg slits offer more breathability and comfort for shorter wearers.

— Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

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