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 two-hour limit (and the complimentary snacks of watermelon and chips) also make this a great choice for families.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • On May 8, the Wall Street Journal reported that the two companies reached a preliminary deal to produce some Apple chips.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • This Pride Month edition of a Sunday tea dance promises gospel house, disco and rare grooves at Oakland’s historic LGBTQ+ bar.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
  • The Rochester team precisely tuned their metal’s micro-grooves to guide this natural outward force.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Featuring a billowing tank with deep side slits and matching straight-leg pants, this is the perfect set to pack for your summer vacation.
    Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
  • Crafted from 100% silk, the piece drapes with fluidity, while the dramatic arm slits create movement in a way that feels almost costume-like, set for a movie.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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“Kerfs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerfs. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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