bezel

noun

be·zel ˈbē-zəl

ˈbe-

: a rim that holds a transparent covering (as on a watch, clock, or headlight) or that is rotatable and has special markings (as on a watch)

gems : the oblique (see oblique entry 1 sense 1a) side or face of a cut gem

specifically : the upper faceted portion of a brilliant projecting from the setting see brilliant illustration

jewelry : a usually metal rim of a piece of jewelry in which an ornament (such as a gem) is set

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The touch bezel makes scrolling through apps a breeze, and the sleep and health tracking features are pretty impressive especially the skin temperature sensor. —

Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025 Five full rotations of the bezel should keep the cogs turning (and the snake moving) for approximately one minute. —

New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025 The bidirectional rotating bezel offers a precise 24-hour scale for GMT functionality. —

Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 In an annual tradition, the bezels around the screens have been shaved down, and that's how Samsung says the Galaxy S25 Ultra achieved its slightly bigger 6.9-inch screen size despite having close to the same dimensions as its predecessor. —

Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bezel