noun
- a slit or notch made by cutting, especially with a saw
Usage: carpentry; woodworking
Examples
- The carpenter measured the kerf width before making the final cut.
- A thin kerf blade wastes less wood when cutting.
- The kerf in the board was perfectly straight.
- He adjusted the saw to create a narrower kerf.
- The kerf should be slightly wider than the blade thickness.
- She sanded the rough edges of the kerf smooth.