English noun: bevel | |||
1. | bevel (artifact) two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees | ||
Synonyms | cant, chamfer | ||
Broader (hypernym) | edge | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | splay | ||
2. | bevel (artifact) a hand tool consisting of two rules that are hinged together so you can draw or measure angles of any size | ||
Synonyms | bevel square | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hand tool | ||
English verb: bevel | |||
1. | bevel (contact) cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel | ||
Samples | Bevel the surface. | ||
Synonyms | chamfer | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cut | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cone, miter | ||