Kerf

Pronunciation: /kɚf/

Kerf (noun)

  1. A narrow space made by a saw or cutting tool.

Examples

  • The carpenter measured the kerf before making the final cut.
  • A wider kerf can affect the precision of the cut.

Common collocations: measure the kerf, wider kerf, kerf width

Synonyms of Kerf

Neutral

Antonyms of Kerf

  • opposite of creating a cut or groove