What does BEVEL mean?

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Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: A bevel is an angled edge or surface that is not at a right angle to the faces of an object. As a verb, it means to cut or shape something at an angle or slope.

Pronunciations: (US) /ˈbɛvəl/, (UK) /ˈbɛv(ə)l/

Origin and Usage: The word "bevel" comes from the Old French word "baivel", meaning "slope" or "inclination". It has been used in English since the 16th century as both a noun and a verb.

Synonyms: slant, slope, angle, tilt, chamfer

Related Words: level, revel, devil, hovel, novel

Example Sentences:

• The carpenter used a bevel to ensure that the edges of the wood were cut at the correct angle.
• The mirror had a beveled edge that gave it a more elegant look.
• He beveled the edges of the glass to make it fit into the frame.
• The bevel of the hill made it difficult to climb.