kerfs

Definition of kerfsnext
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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Noun
  • The researchers also say the laser could benefit industries that depend on nanoelectronics, including semiconductor manufacturing, by helping engineers detect extremely small defects in chips.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Pair modest, time‑bound duties with strong incentives for domestic components in EVs, batteries, chips, and industrial equipment.
    Paul S. Lavoie, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • For an artist whose hits have leaned heavily into funk-pop anthems and retro-modern grooves, opening his first solo album in a decade with a bolero is an unexpected statement — but a fearless embrace of his cultural and artistic heritage.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
  • People with disabilities and their families from more prosperous backgrounds are much more likely to participate in programs such as ABLE, which easily match the grooves of upper-middle-class life.
    Michael Frerichs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Neo chassis also features side-firing speakers instead of speakers beneath the keyboard, venting out slits on the left and right side that resemble SD-card slots.
    Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Moore paired her bob with leather separates, which consisted of a tight-fitting jacket and skinny pants with slits up the ankles.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Kerfs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerfs. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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