An angled edge or surface that cuts across a corner at a slant, used in carpentry and design.
From Old French 'bevel' or 'baevel,' possibly derived from 'baer' (to gape). The tool and concept emerged in medieval craftsmanship, and the term referred to the diagonal cutting angle.
Bevels are everywhere—on picture frames, stone buildings, and even circuit boards! Architects love them because they catch light beautifully and make edges look less sharp. Medieval stonemasons developed beveling techniques that we still use today.
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