bezel Synonyms & Antonyms
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Bezel as a Noun
The sloping edge or face on a cutting tool.
The oblique side or face of a cut gem; especially the upper faceted portion of a brilliant (diamond), which projects from its setting.
The rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, such as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set.
A formed external frame or cover affixed to a device for protective or aesthetic purpose
Modern smartphones have very thin bezels.
The rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, such as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set; the collet.
The panel that covers the front of a computer case, or the panel covering each drive bay that can be removed to install a removable drive that requires external access, such as a CD/DVD-ROM drive, which usually has its own preinstalled bezel.
Bezel in a Sentence
Modern smartphones have very thin bezels.
Word Forms & Grammar
bezel (plural bezels)
Words That Rhyme With Bezel
Origin of Bezel
Origin 1: Borrowed from French bisel, a dialectal variant of biseau (“sloping edge”), a variation on bijou (“jewel”), itself from Breton bisou, bizou (“ring worn on the finger”), from biz (“finger”).
Origin 2: Unrelated to similar bevel, which is of a different French origin.
Quick Facts About Bezel
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɛz.əl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | The sloping edge or face on a cutting tool |
| Plural | bezels |
How to Pronounce Bezel
You say bezel as /ˈbɛz.əl/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bɛz).