chamfer
/ˈtʃæmfər/
noun
- A flat surface made by cutting off a corner or edge of a piece of wood, metal, or stone at a 45-degree angle.
- The carpenter added a chamfer to the edge of the table to make it safer.
- A small chamfer on the metal part helps it fit into the slot more easily.
- The stone block had a decorative chamfer along its top edge.
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verb
- To cut off a corner or edge of a material at an angle, usually 45 degrees.
- The machinist used a special tool to chamfer the metal pipe.
- He carefully chamfered the corners of the wooden box for a smoother finish.
- You need to chamfer the edges of the board before assembling the frame.
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