How to Use bevel in a Sentence

bevel

1 of 2 noun
  • Note that the bevel on the tooth is facing the back of the saw.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 8 Nov. 2018
  • Because of the shape of the seat, most of the slats require bevels on one or both edges.
    Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 21 Mar. 2017
  • Due to its very fine-grain and 16° bevel, it can be honed to a razor-sharp edge.
    Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • The sharpening wheel is what is refining the bevel on the edge of the knife blade.
    Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Locate the bevel — the angle at which the inner surface of the tool meets the back surface along the edge.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2023
  • The blade should be ground into a flat bevel that is easy to sharpen and maintain in the field.
    Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 20 Dec. 2019
  • Also, sand a bevel into the rounded ends of the log, just to remove the sharp, square edge.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Dec. 2020
  • As on a shovel, keep the surface of the file at the same angle as the existing bevel.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2023
  • This is a two-piece holder with a slide-in bevel closure.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 21 May 2021
  • With a beveled mirror like yours, the groove might even have an angle that matches the bevel.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2019
  • Sharpen only the beveled side of the blade, working in the same direction as the bevel.
    Cindy Daniel, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Start outside the line and work back to the knife line,making sure that the chisel’s bevel faces the waste that’s being cut away.
    Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 25 Feb. 2020
  • Now match the second set of cuts: Start at the bottom sides and cut down—at an angle again rather than straight down—to make bevels.
    Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Turn the saw around in the vise and file the cutters with their bevel facing the opposite direction.
    Joe Truini, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
  • Cardinal scored the log in intervals to break up the grain, then used a broad ax — which has a bevel on just one side of the blade — to take off chunks.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The links are brushed on top but have polished bevels, a trick that adds dimension and sparkle to watch bracelets and is being used by a lot of brands right now.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 May 2023
  • Next, cut each shelf part to its finished length by cutting a 45-degree bevel on each end.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 Jan. 2019
  • Rip a 20-degree bevel into a 24-inch piece of scrap, and apply masking tape to the angled side.
    Ted Kilcommons, Popular Mechanics, 18 July 2020
  • Excess force will cause the chisel to overcut as its bevel is driven into the wood.
    Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 25 Feb. 2020
  • But the strangest sacrifice of all is Toyota's use of a hypoid-bevel-gear final-drive in the Tercel.
    Don Sherman, Car and Driver, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Picture windows with square and diamond bevels take in leafy views.
    Neal J. Leitereg, latimes.com, 21 Apr. 2018
  • Would the bevel on its base sit correctly on a coffee table?
    Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 12 Sep. 2017
  • The teeth of this high-quality 40-tooth blade have both flat-top and alternate-top-bevel grind so the blade rips and crosscuts cleanly.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 15 Jan. 2019
  • These saws are quick and accurate, and thanks to a pivoting and tilting blade, most can make angled miter and bevel cuts as well.
    Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
  • The new renders show a thicker bevel in the plastic frame, presumably indicating the frame will stick out from the surface of the phone more.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 25 July 2019
  • Ephron Harari has a particular passion for the name bevel.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The type of and hardness of the steel, whether it is coated or not, the angle of the bevel, and many other factors contribute to a knife’s ability to take and hold an edge.
    Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • Made from high-carbon stainless steel, each blade features a 20-degree bevel angle that makes meal prep a piece of cake.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 27 Jan. 2023
  • It's built to bring forth quick, accurate bevel cuts between 0 and 48 degrees.
    David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 21 Feb. 2018
  • This drives a bevel box to turn a belt connected to the single rear wheel, the layout meaning there is no need for a differential.
    Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 24 Feb. 2022
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bevel

2 of 2 verb
  • Next, crosscut and bevel the seat support and lay the support across the legs.
    Joesph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2017
  • Next, crosscut and bevel the seat support and lay the support across the legs.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2020
  • This rubber pick is 0.75 inches thick and features beveled edges to keep the mat in place.
    Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Adjust the table saw blade angle to 9 1⁄2-degrees and bevel one edge of the front and back slats.
    Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 31 July 2021
  • Next, use a permanent marker to draw a black line along the blade’s beveled cutting edge.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 21 Jan. 2020
  • The mat has a non-slip design at the bottom, a smooth surface to stand on, and beveled edges that help prevent slipping and tripping.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2023
  • For the flipped effect, follow up a round-brush blowout by smoothing strands with a flat iron, slightly beveling the ends, says Atkin.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 19 July 2017
  • Either way, this beveled light mirror is a good option for those yearning for a bit of glamour.
    Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The superstructure calls for a white concrete finish, and its underside is shaped or beveled for a lighter look.
    Andres Viglucci, miamiherald, 25 May 2017
  • Before assembling the planter, use a block plane to slightly bevel the edge of the narrower tapered piece of each panel.
    Thomas Klenck, Popular Mechanics, 20 June 2020
  • What's so beautiful is the way every piece is beveled, tapered — almost like jewels.
    Frances Schultz, House Beautiful, 8 Nov. 2012
  • Yilan Hua's shoulder-grazing lengths were styled into a swoopy flip, hairstylist Damien Boissinot beveling the ends with a round brush and blow dryer.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2020
  • The knives are labeled as being beveled to 15 degrees, which is characteristic of Japanese-style knives.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Another way to update classics: Here, Shaker-style cabinets, shiplap on walls and interior doors have been beveled to reduce the thickness of the edges.
    Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, 1 Aug. 2017
  • Right-angle grinder: for grinding, beveling, and flattening welds, as well as for surface preparation.
    Phillip Pantuso, Popular Mechanics, 27 May 2015
  • Some stations’ wooden window frames are beveled, some roofs have finials, and some rounded arches are replaced with ever-so-slightly pointed arches.
    Peter Christensen, Smithsonian, 24 Apr. 2018
  • To use them effectively, fabricators typically bevel and deburr the ends after they are cut to length.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Next, crosscut and bevel the seat support and lay the support across the legs.
    Joesph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2017
  • Next, crosscut and bevel the seat support and lay the support across the legs.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2020
  • This rubber pick is 0.75 inches thick and features beveled edges to keep the mat in place.
    Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Adjust the table saw blade angle to 9 1⁄2-degrees and bevel one edge of the front and back slats.
    Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 31 July 2021
  • Next, use a permanent marker to draw a black line along the blade’s beveled cutting edge.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 21 Jan. 2020
  • The mat has a non-slip design at the bottom, a smooth surface to stand on, and beveled edges that help prevent slipping and tripping.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2023
  • For the flipped effect, follow up a round-brush blowout by smoothing strands with a flat iron, slightly beveling the ends, says Atkin.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 19 July 2017
  • Either way, this beveled light mirror is a good option for those yearning for a bit of glamour.
    Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The superstructure calls for a white concrete finish, and its underside is shaped or beveled for a lighter look.
    Andres Viglucci, miamiherald, 25 May 2017
  • Before assembling the planter, use a block plane to slightly bevel the edge of the narrower tapered piece of each panel.
    Thomas Klenck, Popular Mechanics, 20 June 2020
  • What's so beautiful is the way every piece is beveled, tapered — almost like jewels.
    Frances Schultz, House Beautiful, 8 Nov. 2012
  • Yilan Hua's shoulder-grazing lengths were styled into a swoopy flip, hairstylist Damien Boissinot beveling the ends with a round brush and blow dryer.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2020
  • The knives are labeled as being beveled to 15 degrees, which is characteristic of Japanese-style knives.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023

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