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bevel

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Synonyms: revel, level, bezel, bever, betel, kevel, bebel, bevil, devel, beven, bedel

Antonyms: revel, level, bezel, bever, betel, kevel, bebel, bevil, devel, beven, bedel

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Noun

  1. An [[edge]] that is [[canted]], one that is not a 90-degree angle; a [[chamfer]].
  2. An [[instrument]] consisting of two [[rule]]s or [[arm]]s, 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]].
  3. {{lb|en|gambling}} A [[die]] used for [[cheat]]ing, having some sides slightly rounded instead of flat.

Verb

  1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To give a [[canted]] edge to a surface; to [[chamfer]].

Adjective

  1. Having the slant of a bevel; slanting.
  2. {{lb|en|obsolete|figurative}} Morally distorted; not upright.

Proper noun

  1. {{surname|en}}.

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