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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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Torchy’s Tacos is giving away a free, large green chile queso with chips with any purchase, for rewards members only.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
Canyon County spent $114 at Costco on chips and pretzels, almost $100 on Domino’s pizza (food for the command post personnel) and $743 at Albertsons for sandwiches for responders, according to receipts obtained via a records request.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026

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The conclusion of Dancing With the Stars season 35’s two-night premiere pitted the celebrity cast’s eight female contenders against each other in a battle of grooves.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
For the first time, the crown’s signature protective bridge sports parallel grooves cut into the inner sides.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of grooves

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Make sure to cut slits in the dough to allow steam to escape, and coat the top with egg wash.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026
The campaign showcases Diesel’s creased denim treated with resin, 3-D denim, trompe l’oeil cable knit denim and the new regular-fit D-Heel jean, which has hidden vertical slits near the ankle, perfect for slipping through a stiletto heel.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

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