noun
- plural of kerf: narrow cuts or slits made by a cutting tool, especially a saw blade
Usage: carpentry; woodworking
Examples
- The carpenter measured the kerfs to ensure precise joints.
- Multiple kerfs were cut into the wood to allow it to bend.
- The saw blade created clean kerfs through the lumber.
- He aligned the kerfs carefully before assembling the frame.
- The width of the kerfs affected the final measurements.
- Deep kerfs weakened the structural integrity of the beam.