bezil
/ˈbɛzəl/
noun
- The sloping edge or face of a cutting tool, such as a chisel or knife.
- He sharpened the bezil of the chisel before carving.
- A proper bezil angle helps the tool cut more cleanly.
- The knife's bezil was worn down from years of use.
- The groove or rim that holds a gemstone in place in a piece of jewelry.
- The ring's bezil was crafted from gold to secure the diamond.
- She admired the intricate bezil around the emerald.
- The jeweler repaired the bezil so the stone wouldn't fall out.