chamfer

[ cham-fer ]

noun

1. a cut that is made in wood or some other material, usually at a 45° angle to the adjacent principal faces. Compare bevel.

verb (used with object)

1. to make a chamfer on or in.

chamfer

/ ˈtʃæmfə /

noun

1. a narrow flat surface at the corner of a beam, post, etc, esp one at an angle of 45° Compare bevel

verb

1. to cut such a surface on (a beam, etc)
2. another word for chase 2

Derived Forms

• ˈchamferer, noun

Other Words From

• chamfer·er noun
• un·chamfered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chamfer¹

1595–1605; back formation from chamfering (taken as chamfer + -ing ¹ ) < Middle French chamfrein, variant of chanfreint beveled edge, originally past participle of chanfraindre to bevel, equivalent to chant edge (< Latin canthus; cant ² ) + fraindre to break < Latin frangere; frangible

Word History and Origins

Origin of chamfer¹

C16: back formation from chamfering, from Old French chamfrein , from chant edge (see cant ²) + fraindre to break, from Latin frangere

Example Sentences

The tops of p, q, n and g all taper into what marketing materials call “slight chamfered spurs” to create more white space.

From New York Times

The chamfered aluminum rails offer a secure grasp on the phone, which has a flat 6.8-inch screen and sloped glass back.

From The Verge

“Like the chamfer of the instrument or the edges of it. And you would think ‘What do I like about this and why do I like it more than that one?’

From Washington Times

LG has given the V60 chamfered aluminum edges with a matte finish, and the divide actually comes right across the USB-C port, which looks a bit peculiar but still feels fine in your hand.

From The Verge

The overall sole width is 3 mm wider, but effective sole width is 1 millimeter wider due to a rear sole chamfer.

From Golf Digest