Bevel

Definitions

1. An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90-degree angle; a chamfer.
2. A surname.
3. An instrument consisting of two rules or arms, jointed together at one end, and opening to any angle, for adjusting the surfaces of work to the same or a given inclination; a bevel square.
4. A die used for cheating, having some sides slightly rounded instead of flat.

Equivalents

Examples

“to give⟳ a bevel to the edge of a table or a stone slab”

“finding the length with a bevel”

“The different types of dice made for cheating (flat passers, bevels, cut⟳ edges, loaded dice, […]”

“Bevels are shapes having one or more sides sandpapered so that they are slightly rounded rather than flat.”

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