bevel

UK /ˈbɛv.əl/ US /ˈbɛv.əl/
noun 3adj 2verb 1name 1

Definitions

noun

1

An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90-degree angle; a chamfer.

to give a bevel to the edge of a table or a stone slab

2

An instrument consisting of two rules or arms, jointed together at one end, and opening to any angle, for adjusting the surfaces of work to the same or a given inclination; a bevel square.

finding the length with a bevel

3

A die used for cheating, having some sides slightly rounded instead of flat.

The different types of dice made for cheating (flat passers, bevels, cut edges, loaded dice, […]

Bevels are shapes having one or more sides sandpapered so that they are slightly rounded rather than flat.

verb

1

To give a canted edge to a surface; to chamfer.

adj

1

Having the slant of a bevel; slanting.

a bevel angle

2

Morally distorted; not upright.

I may be straight, though they themselves be bevel.

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