Bevel

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbÉ›vÉ™l/
• Rhymes: -É›vÉ™l

Origin

From an Old French diminutive of baïf ("open-mouthed"), from baer ("to gape").

Full definition of bevel

Noun

1. An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90 degree angle.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.

Verb

1. (transitive) To give a canted edge to a surface.

Adjective

1. Having the slant of a bevel; slanting.a bevel angle
2. Morally distorted; not upright.
• ShakespeareI may be straight, though they themselves be bevel.

Anagrams

• BLEVE