bevel

Meanings

• noun

  The edge of an object or surface that is slanted or tapered, often for easier use or fitting.

  - "The carpenter used a bevel to ensure the roof tiles fit perfectly."
  - "The cabinet maker used a bevel on the workbench to shape the edges of the drawer fronts."

• verb

  To make a beveled edge.

  - "The metalworker beveled the edges of the sword."
  - "The artist beveled the edges of the canvas to prepare it for painting."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɛvəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bevel
levels , revels , velvet , velves , heaves , grieves

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Variants

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bevel , bevels , beveled , beveling , bevelled , bevelling , bevel gear , bevel gears

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Etymology

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Old English 'befelan' meaning 'to prepare, make ready'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bevel' comes from Old English 'befelan', which means 'to prepare, make ready'.

2. The bevel tool is often used in woodworking, metalworking, and carpentry to create tapered edges or to fit pieces together more easily.

3. In literature, a bevel can refer to a character's changing perspective or a significant turning point in a story.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chamfer: Similar to bevel but with a square or rectangular cross-section instead of a curved one.

2. Bevel gear: A type of gear with beveled teeth that transmit power between two intersecting shafts.

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Culture

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Bevel is a common tool used in various trades such as carpentry, metalworking, and woodworking. It is also used in art and design to create visually appealing edges. In literature, bevel can refer to a character's changing perspective or a significant turning point in a story.

How to Memorize "bevel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a carpenter using a bevel to shape the edge of a piece of wood.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bevel' with the idea of a slanted or tapered edge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'bevel' by associating it with the ' Bevelled Edge' of an object.

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