kerf
/kɜːrf/
noun
- A slit or notch made by a saw or cutting tool.
- He measured the kerf to ensure the pieces would fit together precisely.
- The saw blade was thick, leaving a wide kerf in the wood.
- A thin kerf reduces waste when cutting expensive lumber.
- The width of the cut made by a saw blade or other cutting tool.
- When planning cuts, remember to account for the kerf.
- The kerf of this circular saw is about an eighth of an inch.
- A blade with a smaller kerf removes less material.