chamfering
ˈʃæmfərɪŋ
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Definition of chamfering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
constructionTECH.process of making a sloped edge on a materialTECH.
  • Chamfering is important for safety in furniture making.
2.
designTECH.sloped edge created by cutting off a cornerTECH.
  • The chamfering on the tabletop gives it a modern look.

Adjective

manufacturingTECH.having edges being cut to a bevelTECH.
  • The chamfering tool is essential for smooth edges.
angled beveled
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Origin of chamfering

French, chamfrein (bevel)

Examples of chamfering in a sentence

  • The machinist checked the chamfering before the parts went to assembly.
  • Chamfering on the metal bracket removed the sharp corner and prevented cuts.
  • The machinist added chamfering so the bolt would seat smoothly in the hole.
  • Chamfering edges prevents sharp corners.
  • The chamfering process improves product safety.

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  1. French:chanfreinage, chanfreiné, ...
  2. German:Fasen, abgeschrägt, ...
  3. Italian:smussatura, smussato, ...
  4. Spanish:biselado, chaflanado, ...
  5. Portuguese:chanfragem, chanfrado, ...
  6. Chinese:倒角, 倒角的, ...
  7. Japanese:面取り, 面取りされた, ...
  8. Arabic:شَطْف, مَشْطُوف الحَوَافّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְצִירַת פַּאזָה, חָתוּךְ בְּזוָּוִית, ...
  10. Russian:снятие фаски, фасочный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фаскування, фасонний, ...
  12. Hindi:चैम्फ़रिंग, चम्फरिंग, ...
chamfer
ˈʃæmfər

Definition of chamfer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

angled edgeTECH.edge or corner cut at an angleTECH.
  • The table has a chamfer along its top edge.
bevel slant

Verb

tr.
1.
edge cuttingTECH.cut off the edge or corner of somethingTECH.
  • He chamfered the edges of the wooden table.
bevel round off
2.
bevel shapingTECH.cut a bevel on a surfaceTECH.
  • They chamfered the stone to fit the design.
bevel taper
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Images of chamfer

  • chamfer: edge or corner cut at an angle
    edge or corner cut at an angle

Origin of chamfer

French, chamfrein (bevel) + -er (suffix)

Examples of chamfer in a sentence

  • A chamfer prevents sharp edges on furniture.
  • The carpenter chamfered the corners of the shelf.
  • She chamfered the metal edges for safety.
  • The carpenter chamfered the edges of the table.
  • To prevent injury, they chamfered the metal corners.

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  1. French:chanfrein, chanfreiner, ...
  2. German:Fase, abkanten, ...
  3. Italian:smusso, smussare, ...
  4. Spanish:chaflán, biselar, ...
  5. Portuguese:chanfro, chanfrar, ...
  6. Chinese:倒角, 修边, ...
  7. Japanese:面取り, 面取りする, ...
  8. Arabic:شَطْفَة, شَطَّبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁפּוּעַ, לְקַצֵּץ פִּנָּה, ...
  10. Russian:фаска, срезать углы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скіс, зрізати, ...
  12. Hindi:चैम्फर, काटना, ...

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