Chamfer

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈtʃæm.fÉš/
• UK IPA: /'ʃæm.fÉ™/

Origin

From Middle French chanfrein.

Full definition of chamfer

Noun

1. (woodworking, engineering, drafting, CAD) an obtuse-angled relief or cut at an edge added for a finished appearance and to break sharp edges

Synonyms

• (angled relief or cut) round

Antonyms

• (angled relief or cut) fillet

Verb

1. (transitive) to cut off the edge or corner of something; to bevel
2. (transitive) to cut a groove in something; to flute