the inclination that one line or surface makes with another when not at right angles.

a surface that does not form a right angle with adjacent surfaces. Compare chamfer .

(of a lock bolt) the oblique end that hits the strike plate.

(of a lock with a beveled bolt) the side facing in the same direction as the bevel at the end of the bolt. Compare regular bevel , reverse bevel .

bevel square.

an adjustable instrument for drawing angles or adjusting the surface of work to a particular inclination.

Printing . beard ( def. 5 ) .

to cut or slant at a bevel

to bevel an edge to prevent splintering.

Also, beveled; especially British , bevelled. oblique; sloping; slanted.

adjective

biased , diagonal , oblique , slanted , slanting