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
  • Other National Burrito Day Deals Tocaya - Tocaya Rewards Members will receive a free side of chips and guacamole with the purchase of a burrito from Tocaya on National Burrito Day.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • This flavor is made with in-season strawberries and packed with Graeter's dark chocolate chips.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Because of its distinct grooves and marks, the stone piece was believed to be some kind of board game – but obviously no rulebook was dug up to confirm this.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
  • In another part of the factory, a worker used a wooden stick, like a tongue compressor at a doctor’s office, to scrape excess bits of explosive out of the grooves inside each shell, ensuring that the base would screw on smoothly.
    Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The comfy frock is midi-length, features subtle side slits, and is made from a lightweight, stretchy material.
    Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Using a sharp knife, cut 2 slits, about 2 inches apart, through fat on edge of each pork chop.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Kerfs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerfs. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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