bezel

[ bez-uhl ]

noun
  1. the diagonal face at the end of the blade of a chisel, or the like, leading to the edge.

  2. Jewelry.

    • that part of a ring, bracelet, etc., to which gems are attached.

  1. a grooved ring or rim holding a gem, watch crystal, etc., in its setting.

  2. Automotive. the part of a vehicle's bodywork that surrounds a light.

  3. the plastic or metal rim framing and protecting the screen on a phone, tablet, or other device: Phones without visible bezels have a clean, minimalistic look, but when you’re always holding your phone by its screen, it smudges up pretty fast.

Origin of bezel

1
First recorded in 1605–15; origin obscure; probably akin to French biseau bevel, chamfer

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bezel

/ (ˈbɛzəl) /


noun
  1. the sloping face adjacent to the working edge of a cutting tool

  2. the upper oblique faces of a cut gem

  1. a grooved ring or part holding a gem, watch crystal, etc

  2. a retaining outer rim used in vehicle instruments, e.g. in tachometers and speedometers

  3. a small indicator light used in vehicle instrument panels

Origin of bezel

1
C17: probably from French biseau, perhaps from Latin bis twice

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