noun
chamfer
Chamfer (noun) means a sloped edge cut onto a corner to make it look neater and less sharp.
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A sloped edge cut onto a corner to make it look neater and less sharp.
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Etymology
Back-formation from chamfering, from Middle French chanfrain, from Middle French, Old French chanfraindre, possibly a compound of chant (“corner”), from Latin canthus (of either Celtic or Latin origin) + fraindre (“to break”), from frangō (“to break”).
Synonyms
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cant
bevel
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of chamfer?
"chamfer" (noun) means a sloped edge cut onto a corner to make it look neater and less sharp.
What is another word for chamfer?
Other words for "chamfer" include cant, bevel.
