kerfs

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 fundraising comes as analysts remain bullish on the outlook for AI memory chips, arguing that supply constraints in high-bandwidth memory are likely to persist for years as hyperscalers continue ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 June 2026
  • Reggano Ranch and Bacon Pasta Salad Kit Reggano Ranch and Bacon Pasta Salad Kit includes pasta, vegetables, seasoning, and imitation bacon chips for a quick side dish.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The grooves on the sole of the wedges also help give them traction that can keep you stable on uneven surfaces, like cobblestone.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • The bewildering time signatures that worked to scramble records like Jane Doe are still present, but they’re deployed to different ends, consumed by massive grooves.
    Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • This adorable colorblock set looks like a flowy mini dress from the front, but side slits just below the waistline let the shorts peek through.
    Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • The pockets are always appreciated, while the side slits add movement and breathability on warm days.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
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“Kerfs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerfs. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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