CHAMFER Definition & Meaning

chamfer

[ cham-fer ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a cut that is made in wood or some other material, usually at a 45° angle to the adjacent principal faces. Compare bevel.

verb (used with object)

to make a chamfer on or in.

chamfer

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noun

a narrow flat surface at the corner of a beam, post, etc, esp one at an angle of 45° Compare bevel

verb

to cut such a surface on (a beam, etc)
another word for chase 2

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Derived Forms

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of chamfer¹

1595–1605; back formation from chamfering (taken as chamfer + -ing ¹ ) < Middle French chamfrein, variant of chanfreint beveled edge, originally past participle of chanfraindre to bevel, equivalent to chant edge (< Latin canthus; cant ² ) + fraindre to break < Latin frangere; frangible

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of chamfer¹

C16: back formation from chamfering, from Old French chamfrein , from chant edge (see cant ²) + fraindre to break, from Latin frangere

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The tops of p, q, n and g all taper into what marketing materials call “slight chamfered spurs” to create more white space.

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The chamfered aluminum rails offer a secure grasp on the phone, which has a flat 6.8-inch screen and sloped glass back.

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“Like the chamfer of the instrument or the edges of it. And you would think ‘What do I like about this and why do I like it more than that one?’

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LG has given the V60 chamfered aluminum edges with a matte finish, and the divide actually comes right across the USB-C port, which looks a bit peculiar but still feels fine in your hand.

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The overall sole width is 3 mm wider, but effective sole width is 1 millimeter wider due to a rear sole chamfer.

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