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- US Pronunciation
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- [bev-uh l]
- /ˈbɛv əl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bev-uh l]
- /ˈbɛv əl/
Definitions of bevelling word
- noun bevelling the inclination that one line or surface makes with another when not at right angles. 1
- noun bevelling a surface that does not form a right angle with adjacent surfaces. Compare chamfer. 1
- noun bevelling (of a lock bolt) the oblique end that hits the strike plate. 1
- noun bevelling (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 bevelling bevel square. 1
- noun bevelling an adjustable instrument for drawing angles or adjusting the surface of work to a particular inclination. 1
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Origin of bevelling
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 Bevelling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bevelling 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
bevelling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bevelling
verb bevelling
- slope — to have or take an inclined or oblique direction or angle considered with reference to a vertical or horizontal plane; slant.
- bevel — a surface that meets another at an angle other than a right angle
- recline — to lean or lie back; rest in a recumbent position.
- angle — An angle is the difference in direction between two lines or surfaces. Angles are measured in degrees.
- incline — to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant.
Antonyms for bevelling
verb bevelling
- straighten — make straight
- stay — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
- forget — to cease or fail to remember; be unable to recall: to forget someone's name.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- lie — Jonas, 1880–1940, U.S. painter, born in Norway.
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