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beveled


Meanings
  • adjective, verb

    The term 'beveled' refers to a slanted edge or cutting surface, often used in carpentry, metalworking, and glassworking.

    - "The beveled edge of the tabletop makes it more comfortable to rest your arms."
    - "The carpenter used a beveled guide to ensure the roof tiles were even."
    - "The beveled mirror adds a unique aesthetic to the room."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with beveled
develed , levelled , reveled
Variants
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beveled , bevel , beveling , bevelled , bevelling , bevels
Etymology
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The word 'bevel' comes from the Old North French word 'beveler', meaning 'to slant' or 'to oblique'.


Trivia
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  1. The Great Pyramid of Egypt has beveled edges to help rainwater run off.

  2. Beveled edges can be found on many everyday objects, such as knives, doors, and windows.

  3. The term 'beveled' is also used in optics to describe the slanted edges of lens surfaces.


Related Concepts
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  1. chamfer: A beveled edge with a square or rectangular cross section, used primarily in engineering and construction.

  2. bevel gear: A type of gear with beveled teeth, used to transmit power between two intersecting shafts.


Culture
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In art and design, beveled edges are often used to create visual interest and depth, particularly in geometric shapes and patterns.

How to Memorize "beveled"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a piece of wood or metal being cut with a tool that creates a slanted edge.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'beveled' with edges that have a slant or oblique angle.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'bevel' comes from the Old North French word 'beveler', meaning 'to slant' or 'to oblique'.


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