Meaning of the word bevel in English

What does bevel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bevel

US /ˈbev.əl/
UK /ˈbev.əl/

Noun

a sloping surface or edge

Example:
The carpenter cut a bevel on the edge of the wooden board.
The mirror had a decorative bevel around its frame.

Verb

to cut a sloping edge on a piece of wood or other material

Example:
He used a special tool to bevel the edges of the glass.
The machine is designed to bevel the metal sheets precisely.