Chamfering

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæmˈfeɪˈɹɪŋ/

Chamfering (noun)

  1. The process of cutting or grinding a small sloping edge on a hard material to remove a sharp corner.

Examples

  • Chamfering removes a small edge to smooth the corner.
  • The worker checks chamfering before assembling the parts.

Chamfering (verb)

  1. To cut or grind a small sloping edge on a surface so the corner is less sharp and easier to handle.

Examples

  • The tool chamfering the edge makes it easier to handle.
  • They chamfer the metal to make a sloped edge.