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chamfer

/ˈʃæm.fə/
noun

  1. An obtuse-angled relief or cut at an edge added for a finished appearance and to break sharp edges.

    Similar: bevel, round

Synonymsbevel, round
Antonymsfillet
verb

  1. To cut off the edge or corner of something.

    Similar: bevel

  2. To cut a groove in something.

    Similar: flute

Synonymsbevel, flute

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