Word
bevel
Phoneticsbev·el, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɛvəɫ/
UK/bˈɛvəl/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a slanted edge on something hard like wood or glass, cut at an angle instead of straight.
n. a sloping surface or edge formed by cutting away a sharp square corner at an angle.
Examples
“The carpenter cuts a bevel along the edge of the table.”
“The picture framer adds a small bevel to the wood so the corners join neatly.”
“The stonemason polished the bevel on the marble slab until light caught the angled edge and softened the severe geometry of the countertop.”
Examples
simple
“The carpenter cuts a bevel along the edge of the table.”
contextual
“The picture framer adds a small bevel to the wood so the corners join neatly.”
complex
“The stonemason polished the bevel on the marble slab until light caught the angled edge and softened the severe geometry of the countertop.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “bevel” in context.
Verb
01. bevel reflects
“The bevel reflects light and gives the mirror an elegant border.”
noun + verb
02. bevel runs
“The bevel runs along the full length of the wooden panel.”
noun + verb
03. bevel slopes
“The bevel slopes inward at about 45 degrees to the face.”
noun + verb
04. cut bevel
“He cut a bevel along the plank to form a mitred corner.”
verb + noun
05. grind bevel
“The glazier ground a bevel on the edge of the thick glass.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. double bevel
“This knife has a double bevel for more balanced, precise cutting.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. angle of bevel
“Check the angle of the bevel before you glue the joint.”
noun + prep + noun
08. edge with bevel
“Choose a tile with an edge with a bevel for a softer finish.”
noun + prep + noun
09. cut a steep bevel
“He cut a steep bevel on the door edge so it would close smoothly.”
10. cut on a bevel
“The picture frame was cut on a bevel for a perfect corner joint.”
11. finish the bevel by hand
“She finished the bevel by hand to get a perfectly even surface.”
12. grind a smooth bevel
“The craftsman ground a smooth bevel on the steel blade.”
Real-World Examples
“To assess the age of a mirror, he suggested examining the bevel of the glass.” “The cutting edge of each is usually ground to a bevel angle between 25 and 30 degrees, which should be preserved during the grinding or sharpening process.” Etymology
From Middle English bevel, from Anglo-Norman baivel (whence obsolete French beauveau) a diminutive of Old French baïf (“open-mouthed”), perhaps from baer (“to gape”), from Medieval Latin *batāre (“to gape, yawn, be open”), probably of imitative origin. If so, then related to Italian badare.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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