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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSmusso
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈsmus.so
"Il falegname ha creato uno smusso sui bordi della tavola."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A beveled edge or surface that is cut at an angle to the adjacent surface, typically used in woodworking and metalworking.
"The carpenter added a chamfer to the edges of the table for a smoother finish."
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To cut or shape a surface at an angle to create a chamfer.
"He will chamfer the corners of the frame to enhance its appearance."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'chamfer' originates from the Middle French word 'chanfrein', which means 'to cut at an angle'. It was adopted into English in the late 15th century, reflecting the practice of beveling edges in carpentry and metalworking.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chamfer" is said worldwide
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Chanfrein
Transliteration: ʃɑ̃.fʁɛ̃
"Le menuisier a ajouté un chanfrein aux bords de la table."
Fase
Transliteration: ˈfaː.zə
"Der Tischler hat eine Fase an den Kanten des Rahmens hinzugefügt."
Smusso
Transliteration: ˈsmus.so
"Il falegname ha creato uno smusso sui bordi della tavola."
Chaflán
Transliteration: tʃaˈflan
"El carpintero añadió un chaflán a los bordes de la mesa."
Chanfro
Transliteration: ˈʃɐ̃.fɾu
"O carpinteiro fez um chanfro nas bordas da mesa."
चम्फर
Transliteration: Chamfar
"कारpेंटर ने मेज के किनारों पर चम्फर जोड़ा।"
斜角
Transliteration: xié jiǎo
"木匠在桌子的边缘添加了斜角。"
모서리 절곡
Transliteration: moseori jeolgok
"목수가 테이블의 모서리에 모서리 절곡을 추가했습니다."
面取り
Transliteration: mentori
"大工はテーブルの端に面取りを追加しました。"
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