beveller

bev·el

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bev-uh l]
- /ˈbɛv əl/
- /ˈbɛvələ /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bev-uh l]
- /ˈbɛv əl/

Definitions of beveller word

noun beveller the inclination that one line or surface makes with another when not at right angles. 1
noun beveller a surface that does not form a right angle with adjacent surfaces. Compare chamfer. 1
noun beveller (of a lock bolt) the oblique end that hits the strike plate. 1
noun beveller (of a lock with a beveled bolt) the side facing in the same direction as the bevel at the end of the bolt. Compare regular bevel, reverse bevel. 1
noun beveller bevel square. 1
noun beveller an adjustable instrument for drawing angles or adjusting the surface of work to a particular inclination. 1

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Origin of beveller

First appearance:

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

1555-65; < Middle French *bevel (French béveau, biveau), Old French *baivel, equivalent to baïf with open mouth (ba(er) to gape (see bay2) + -if -ive) + -el < Latin -ellus; see -elle

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Parts of speech for Beveller

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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beveller popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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