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- [bez-uh l]
- /ˈbɛz əl/
- /ˈbez.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bez-uh l]
- /ˈbɛz əl/
Definitions of bezel word
- noun bezel the sloping face adjacent to the working edge of a cutting tool 3
- noun bezel the upper oblique faces of a cut gem 3
- noun bezel a grooved ring or part holding a gem, watch crystal, etc 3
- noun bezel a retaining outer rim used in vehicle instruments, e.g. in tachometers and speedometers 3
- noun bezel a small indicator light used in vehicle instrument panels 3
- noun bezel the outer frame of a computer screen, mobile phone, or other electronic device 3
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Origin of bezel
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; akin to French biseau bevel, chamfer
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Bezel
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bezel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bezel usage trend in Literature
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