bezel

UK: /ˈbɛz^əl/ US: (bez′əl)

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bez•el  (bez′əl), n. 

1. Building Also, basil. the diagonal face at the end of the blade of a chisel, or the like, leading to the edge.
2. Jewelry
   • that part of a ring, bracelet, etc., to which gems are attached.
   • crown (def. 27).
3. Jewelry a grooved ring or rim holding a gem, watch crystal, etc., in its setting.
4. Automotive the part of a vehicle's bodywork that surrounds a light.

• akin to French biseau bevel, chamfer 1605–15

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bezel / ˈbɛz^əl/ noun

1. the sloping face adjacent to the working edge of a cutting tool
2. the upper oblique faces of a cut gem
3. a grooved ring or part holding a gem, watch crystal, etc
4. a retaining outer rim used in vehicle instruments, e.g. in tachometers and speedometers
5. a small indicator light used in vehicle instrument panels
6. the outer frame of a computer screen, mobile phone, or other electronic device

Etymology: 17th Century: probably from French biseau, perhaps from Latin bis twice

ˈbezelless adjective