Bevel
noun
An edge that is not a perfect right angle, but is cut at an angle other than 90 degrees.
The carpenter cut a bevel into the edge of the wooden desk.
Often appears as...
- bevel edge
- bevel angle
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To cut or shape to a bevel.
He had to bevel the corners of the woodworking project to make them fit properly.
Often appears as...
- bevel an edge
- bevel a corner
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An edge that is not a perfect right angle, but is cut at an angle other than 90 degrees.
The carpenter cut a bevel into the edge of the wooden desk.
Often appears as...
- bevel edge
- bevel angle
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To cut or shape to a bevel.
He had to bevel the corners of the woodworking project to make them fit properly.
Often appears as...
- bevel an edge
- bevel a corner
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Crafts and Design
Used in describing and creating artistic items and furniture with unique edges.
The jewelry box lid featured an elegant bevel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
Bevel may not be noticeable at a glance, often observed by touch or closer inspection.
The subtle bevel on the frame enhanced the painting's appeal.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Feature
A bevel can reduce sharpness on edges, making products safer to handle.
To prevent accidents, all outdoor tables should have a bevel on the edges.
Pro Tip 1/3Crafts and Design
Used in describing and creating artistic items and furniture with unique edges.
The jewelry box lid featured an elegant bevel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
Bevel may not be noticeable at a glance, often observed by touch or closer inspection.
The subtle bevel on the frame enhanced the painting's appeal.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Feature
A bevel can reduce sharpness on edges, making products safer to handle.
To prevent accidents, all outdoor tables should have a bevel on the edges.
Pro Tip 1/3Crafts and Design
Used in describing and creating artistic items and furniture with unique edges.
The jewelry box lid featured an elegant bevel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
Bevel may not be noticeable at a glance, often observed by touch or closer inspection.
The subtle bevel on the frame enhanced the painting's appeal.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Feature
A bevel can reduce sharpness on edges, making products safer to handle.
To prevent accidents, all outdoor tables should have a bevel on the edges.
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Quote examples
Gretchen Bleiler
American Athlete
Everyone has different things they like in terms of board setup. The grind of the board and how it's waxed - you want to make sure that the speed of the board is right for the conditions of the halfpipe. And then there's the edges and the bevel of the edge.
Quote examples
Gretchen Bleiler
American Athlete
Everyone has different things they like in terms of board setup. The grind of the board and how it's waxed - you want to make sure that the speed of the board is right for the conditions of the halfpipe. And then there's the edges and the bevel of the edge.
Example 1 of 1
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