bevel

UK
/ˈbɛv.əl/
US
/ˈbɛv.əl/

Translations

bevelnoun
bevels
pl
UK
/ˈbɛv.əl/
US
/ˈbɛv.əl/
The carpenter created a bevel on the edge of the table to give it a more finished look.
Le menuisier a créé un biseau sur le bord de la table pour lui donner un aspect plus fini.
fausse équerreEn menuiserie et en charpenterie.
He used a bevel to ensure the corners of the frame were perfectly aligned.
Il a utilisé une fausse équerre pour s'assurer que les angles du cadre étaient parfaitement alignés.
Additional translations
chanfreinTerme technique, notamment en construction et en mécanique.
bevelverb
beveled
Past Simple
beveled
Past Participle
beveling
Gerund
UK
/ˈbɛv.əl/
US
/ˈbɛv.əl/
biseauterEn menuiserie, verrerie et travaux de finition.
The carpenter beveled the edges of the tabletop to give it a more finished look.
Le menuisier a biseauté les bords du plateau de table pour lui donner un aspect plus fini.
Additional translations
chanfreinerTerme technique.
beveladjective
Used attributively to describe objects that have an angled or slanted edge (e.g., "bevel edge", "bevel gear").
The picture frame has a bevel edge that softens its appearance.
Le cadre du tableau a un bord biseauté qui adoucit son apparence.

Definitions

bevelnoun
A sloping surface or edge on a piece of wood, glass, etc., that is not at a right angle to the other surfaces.
The carpenter created a bevel on the edge of the table to give it a more finished look.
A tool used for marking angles in carpentry and other trades.
He used a bevel to ensure the corners of the frame were perfectly aligned.
bevelverb
To cut or shape an edge or surface at an angle other than a right angle.
The carpenter beveled the edges of the tabletop to give it a more finished look.
beveladjective
Slanted or angled; having a bevel.
The picture frame has a bevel edge that softens its appearance.