Bezel

/ˈbɛzəl/ noun

Definition

The slanted edge or rim that holds a gemstone, watch crystal, or other component in place. It can also refer to the grooved ring around a device's display or control.

Etymology

From Old French 'bisel' meaning 'slanted edge,' derived from 'bis' (twice) referring to the double angle of the cut. The word entered English in the 17th century through jewelry-making terminology.

Kelly Says

Bezels are everywhere once you notice them - from the ring holding your phone's camera lens to the rotating timer on a diving watch. Interestingly, 'bezel-less' phone designs are actually impossible since you need some frame to hold the screen, so marketing has redefined the term to mean 'minimal bezel.'

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