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
  • Multiple chips are then grouped together to create FinalSpark’s Neuroplatform (aka.
    Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
  • PlayStation consoles rely on a type of dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, chips, which are in short supply as demand from artificial intelligence and data center operators increases.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This pack is more interested in electronic grooves as a means of exploration than pop hits that use the beat to rocket us to a chorus, but the pool remains rather mainstream nevertheless.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The audience swayed to the grooves of music from the Katamari Damacy series before Okubo changed the tone with the powerful beat of Tekken 8, creating a more aggressive vibe.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The strap is pinched at the center and features two open slits on each side.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The two side slits add another layer of effortlessness.
    Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Kerfs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerfs. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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