bevel
English
/ˈbɛvəl/
noun
Definitions
- An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90-degree angle; a chamfer.
- An instrument consisting of two rules or arms, jointed together at one end, and opening to any angle, for adjusting the surfaces of work to the same or a given inclination; a bevel square.
Etymology
Derived from Latin *batāre.
Origin
Latin
*batāre