# bevel

/ˈbɛvəɫ/ (US) · /bˈɛvəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bevel
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

a slanted edge on something hard like wood or glass, cut at an angle instead of straight.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

chamfer

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