beveil

/ˈbɛvəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a sloping edge or surface, especially one cut at an angle, as for a joint in a piece of wood or stone.

“The carpenter used a bevel to cut the wooden door frame.”

2. verb

to cut or shape with a sloping edge or surface.

“The bevel the metal plate to fit the machinery.”

Synonyms

  • angle
  • bevel
  • slope

Antonyms

  • flat
  • straight