chamfer

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: bevelcantfurrowchase

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degreesSynonyms: bevelcant

Verb (2)

  1. cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel“bevel the surface”Synonyms: bevel
  2. cut a furrow into a columnsSynonyms: furrowchase
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Chamfer \Cham"fer\, n. [See Chamfron.] The surface formed by cutting away the arris, or angle, formed by two faces of a piece of timber, stone, etc. [1913 Webster]
Chamfer \Cham"fer\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chamfered; p. pr. & vb. n. Chamfering. ] [1913 Webster]

1.(Carp.) To cut a furrow in, as in a column; to groove; to channel; to flute. [1913 Webster]

2.To make a chamfer on. [1913 Webster]

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