1. beveled edges or corners cut at an angle, typically 45 degrees
Usage: carpentry; engineering

1. cuts a beveled edge or corner at an angle
Usage: carpentry; engineering

Examples

• The carpenter chamfers the edges of the wooden table to prevent splinters.
• These chamfers give the metal piece a more finished appearance.
• He carefully chamfers each corner with a router.
• The machinist chamfers the holes to remove sharp edges.
• The design includes small chamfers at all the corners.
• She chamfers the pipe ends before welding them together.