Chamfer

usgb/ˈtʃæmfər/
noun

A sloped or angled edge or corner in a solid material, usually a piece of wood or metal.

The carpenter made a chamfer on the wood table to make it safe and more attractive.
Visual representation of "chamfer" - A sloped or angled edge or corner in a solid material, usually a piece of wood or metal.

Often appears as...

  • chamfer tool
  • chamfer angle

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Safety Feature

Chamfer can indicate a design choice for safety by removing sharp edges.

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To prevent accidents, the designer added a chamfer to the furniture.
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Aesthetic Appeal

A chamfer may be added to objects to create a more visually appealing look.

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The picture frame had a chamfer, enhancing its elegance.
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Technical Term

Chamfer is a specific term often used in carpentry, architecture, and engineering.

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The architectural blueprint called for a chamfer along the building's columns.
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