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bevel

1. bev.el \'bev-*l\ aj : OBLIQUE, BEVELED 
2. bevel n [(assumed) MF, fr. OF bai:f with open mouth, fr. baer to yawn 
   -]more at ABEYANCE 1a: the angle that one surface or line makes with 
   another when they are not  at right angles 1b: the slant or inclination of 
   such a surface or line  1c: the part of printing type extending from face 
   to shoulder  2: an instrument consisting of two rules or arms jointed 
   together and openi ng to any angle for drawing angles or adjusting surfaces 
   to be given a bevel
3. bevel \'bev-(*-)lin\ vb or bev.eled or bev.elled;  or bev.el.ing;  or 
   bev.el.ling : to cut or shape to a bevel  : INCLINE, SLANT