Definitions for bezel

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bezel bez·el

Spelling: [bez-uh l]

IPA: /ˈbɛz əl/

Bezel is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 28 anagrams from letters in bezel (beelz).

Definitions for bezel

noun

1. 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. 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.

Origin of bezel

1605-15; akin to French biseau bevel, chamfer

Examples for bezel

Solder the bezel and the open part of the ring at the same time.

He moved his hand, and the sunlight struck green beams from the bezel of the strange ring upon his finger.

A simple hoop, flattened out on the bezel, which is engraved with the palm-branch.

An antique Roman silver ring, the bezel engraved with a hare.

Himself he had wrought the circle of gold, had closed the bezel around the gem and engraved the stone.

The bezel is raised by four steps or tables, and engraved with a monogram.

Specially worthy of note also are the finger rings with the designs sunk into the oval surface of the bezel.

Bind the bezel on this piece, wash with borax, and solder it in place.

From the bezel of the solitary ring which he wore gleamed iridescent lights, venomous as those within the eye of a serpent.

Each end of this bezel must be filed to fit the circle of the ring.