beveled

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adjective

bev·​eled ˈbe-vəld How to pronounce beveled (audio)
Synonyms of bevelednext
: cut at an angle that is not a right angle : having the slant of a bevel
a beveled edge

beveled

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past tense and past participle of bevel entry 3

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One of his earliest designs, conceived in 1923, was the upholstered back armchair—a blocky perch with beveled feet, produced by his go-to cabinetmaker Adolphe Chanaux in oak and sheathed in shearling, leather, or wool. — Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026 The stark white courtyard bordered by deep green palms and cascading white bougainvillea surrounds a small stone chapel with a beveled cross. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beveled

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First Known Use

Adjective

1758, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beveled was in 1758

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“Beveled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beveled. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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