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1
: an instrument consisting of two rules or arms jointed together and opening to any angle for drawing angles or adjusting surfaces to be cut at an angle
2
a
: the angle that one surface or line makes with another when they are not at right angles
b
: the slant of such a surface or line
c
: the surface or line at such a slant or inclination
3
: the part of printing type extending from face to shoulder
Examples of bevel in a Sentence
Noun
the bevel of the mirror
Verb
a tool that is used for beveling wood
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Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023
The flat method requires adjusting the saw blade to make both a bevel and miter cut.
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 22 Nov. 2022
PCMAG, 1 Dec. 2024
On Concorde, the windows were so tiny that cabins featured a tromp l’oeil window bevel to make windows appear larger.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Simon Hill, WIRED, 2 Dec. 2023
The notched lugs are mirror-polished, curved, and beveled, providing further contrast and lending the entire assemblage a slight pocket watch inspiration.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Here, the nut on the left marks the point at which this bevel head bolt will be cut to length.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023
The flat method requires adjusting the saw blade to make both a bevel and miter cut.
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 22 Nov. 2022
Noun
The touch bevel design gives it a sleek look, while the AMOLED display creates a vividly bright and colorful watch face, which can be set to always-on.
—PCMAG, 1 Dec. 2024
On Concorde, the windows were so tiny that cabins featured a tromp l’oeil window bevel to make windows appear larger.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
This hybrid smartwatch combines physical hands and a traditional watch face with chiseled or beveled lugs.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 2 Dec. 2023
The notched lugs are mirror-polished, curved, and beveled, providing further contrast and lending the entire assemblage a slight pocket watch inspiration.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Bevel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bevel. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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bevel
1 of 2 noun
bev·el
ˈbev-əl 
1
: the angle that one surface or line makes with another when they are not at right angles
2
: the slant of a bevel
bevel
2 of 2 verb
beveled or bevelled; beveling or bevelling
ˈbev-(ə-)liŋ
: to cut or shape (as an edge) so as to form a bevel
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