Synonyms for beveled


Grammar : Adj
Spell : bev-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɛv əl


Définition of beveled

Origin :
  • 1560s, possibly from Old French *baivel (Modern French béveau, biveau), possibly from bayer "to gape, yawn," from Latin *batare "to yawn, gape," from Latin root *bat-, possibly imitative of yawning. If so, the time gap is puzzling. The verb is first recorded 1670s. The noun is 1670s, from the adjective.
  • adj slanted
Example sentences :
  • It should be got with a square cutting edge, not beveled off as some are made.
  • Extract from : « Wood-Carving » by George Jack
  • The second edge—the upper one—is to be beveled or sloped 1/8 in.
  • Extract from : « Mission Furniture » by H. H. Windsor
  • Both the top and bottom of each leg should be beveled or rounded off about 1/4 in.
  • Extract from : « Mission Furniture » by H. H. Windsor
  • The ends will be square to the joint edge but beveled to the working face.
  • Extract from : « Mission Furniture » by H. H. Windsor
  • A bevel square will be needed for testing these beveled ends.
  • Extract from : « Mission Furniture » by H. H. Windsor
  • The curve at the end of the mold is cut out to fit and beveled in like manner.
  • Extract from : « The Potter's Craft » by Charles F. Binns
  • Over the orbit the maxillæ are thick and beveled, but not raised as in bowdoini.
  • Extract from : « The Beaked Whales of the Family Ziphidae » by Frederick True
  • The metal can be of any desired material and beveled on the edges.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 » by Various
  • The gate and post should be beveled off to permit a full-open gateway.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 » by Various
  • The upper rails are tenoned on the sides only and beveled at the ends.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 » by Various

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