Meaning
The sloping edge or face on a cutting tool.
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed from French bisel, a dialectal variant of biseau (“sloping edge”), a variation on bijou (“jewel”), itself from Breton bisou, bizou (“ring worn on the finger”), from biz (“finger”). Unrelated to similar bevel, which is of a different French origin.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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