bevel

/ˈbev.əl/

Definitions

1. noun

a sloping edge or surface, especially one cut at an angle.

“The carpenter carefully cut the bevel on the roof’s edge to ensure a proper fit.”

2. verb

to cut or shape something, especially a surface, at an angle.

“The craftsman beveled the stone to create a decorative edge.”

Synonyms

  • angle
  • edge
  • slope

Antonyms

  • flat
  • straight