Definition of Chamfer
Chamfer
cham·fer
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to cut off the sharp edges or right angles from something (such as a piece of furniture) in order to create a neat, symmetrically sloping surface;
e.g. He took care to chamfer the edges of the table so that they did not have any splinters.
(verb)
to cut a groove or furrow into a structure such as a column;
e.g. The blueprint says to chamfer the corners of the square columns in order to make them more aesthetic.
(noun)
a symmetrical bevelled or sloping surface at the edge or corner of a structure;
e.g. The chamfer of the mirror's border makes it appear more elegant.
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