chamfer
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/ˈtʃæmfər/
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/ˈtʃæmfə/
bevelled (sloping) edge
Etymology
'chamfer' originates from French, specifically the word 'chanfrein', where the term referred to a bevel or a sloping edge.
'chamfer' changed from Old French 'chanfrein' (later Modern French 'chanfrein') and was adopted into Middle English as 'chamfren' or similar spellings before becoming the modern English 'chamfer'.
Initially it referred to a beveled or sloping portion (often of a shield or architectural element); over time it came to mean the general operation or result of creating such a beveled edge in woodworking, metalworking, and construction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sloping or bevelled edge formed between two faces of an object, typically to remove a sharp edge.
There is a chamfer along the metal plate to remove the sharp corner.
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Noun 2
a small sloping edge cut as a decorative or functional detail in joinery, metalwork, or masonry.
The table's chamfer adds a subtle decorative detail to the edge.
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Verb 1
to cut or bevel the edge or corner of (an object) so that it slopes rather than meets at a sharp angle.
Use a file to chamfer the edge of the wooden board.
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Adjective 1
describing something that has been given a chamfer (often the past-participle used attributively).
The chamfer on the edge reduces the risk of cuts.
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