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chamfer
[ cham-fer ]
noun
- a cut that is made in wood or some other material, usually at a 45° angle to the adjacent principal faces. Compare bevel.
verb (used with object)
- to make a chamfer on or in.
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Derived Forms
- ˈchamferer, noun
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Other Words From
- chamfer·er noun
- un·chamfered adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chamfer1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chamfer1
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Example Sentences
On this account it is better to draw the chamfer at 45 degrees, as correct results may be obtained with the least trouble.
The chamfer circles are left out of these figures to reduce the number of lines and so keep the engraving clear.
And thus much may serve concerning angle decoration by chamfer.
The outer edges representing a chamfer are horizontally lined.
Either chamfer or round the upper ends as desired, chisel and plane the taper on the lower ends.
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