Bevilled

/ˈbɛvɪld/ adjective

Definition

Shaped or cut with a bevel; having a sloped or angled edge rather than a sharp right-angle corner.

Etymology

Past participle and adjective form of 'bevel.' In carpentry and masonry, beveling was a decorative and practical technique to soften edges and prevent splintering.

Kelly Says

Beveled edges became fashionable in the Victorian era for decorative glassware—beveled mirrors and glass table tops were luxury items. The technique actually strengthens glass edges while making them look fancy!

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