bezel

[ bez-uhl ]

/ ˈbɛz əl /

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noun

the diagonal face at the end of the blade of a chisel, or the like, leading to the edge.

Jewelry.

that part of a ring, bracelet, etc., to which gems are attached.
crown (def. 27).

a grooved ring or rim holding a gem, watch crystal, etc., in its setting.

Automotive. the part of a vehicle's bodywork that surrounds a light.

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Origin of bezel

1605–15; akin to French biseau bevel, chamfer

Words nearby bezel

Beyrouth, Beza, Bezaleel, bezant, bez antler, bezel, Béziers, bezique, bezoar, bezonian, Bezwada

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How to use bezel in a sentence

The front of the device is completely flush, just the way I like it, and has just enough bezel to grip without it becoming too much or too little.
Boox tablets are welcome options in the growing oversize e-reader niche|Devin Coldewey|August 26, 2021|TechCrunch
The hardware has a few Mario-specific touches, like a mushroom, warp pipe, and a star for the 3, 6, and 9-hour indicators on the bezel.
The $2,000 Super Mario smartwatch you’ve always wanted is here|Ron Amadeo|July 14, 2021|Ars Technica
It, of course, features even more cool niceties, like Airplay and SmartThings support, HDR, and replaceable bezels to match your home’s aesthetic.
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For its more expensive Pro models, Apple went with slightly larger displays than last year while shrinking the bezels around the edges.
Everything to know about Apple’s first 5G iPhones|Aaron Pressman|October 13, 2020|Fortune

It has an all-screen front featuring slim bezels and a hole-punch camera.
Google’s Pixel 5 has a metal back, wireless charging and costs $699|Ron Amadeo|September 30, 2020|Ars Technica
The bezel was turned inward, and, in the centre of that bezel, the blue diamond shone with all its glorious splendor.
Arsne Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes|Maurice LeBlanc
From incised lines near the rim and on the edge of the bezel are small linear “hooks.”
North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century|C. Malcolm Watkins
The rim has a smaller edge and omits the heavy raised bezel usually occurring on the typical plates and chargers.
North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century|C. Malcolm Watkins
The tube is equipped with a mounting bezel to accept a camera or photomultiplier device.
Preliminary Specifications: Programmed Data Processor Model Three (PDP-3)|Digital Equipment Corporation
Upon one face of the bezel the oval of King Armais, the last prince of the eighteenth dynasty, is engraved.
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. II (of 2)|Georges Perrot

British Dictionary definitions for bezel

bezel

/ (ˈbɛzəl) /

noun

the sloping face adjacent to the working edge of a cutting tool

the upper oblique faces of a cut gem

a grooved ring or part holding a gem, watch crystal, etc

a retaining outer rim used in vehicle instruments, e.g. in tachometers and speedometers

a small indicator light used in vehicle instrument panels

Word Origin for bezel

C17: probably from French biseau, perhaps from Latin bis twice

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