SportsAugust 20, 2026

chamfer

CHAM-fer

Definition

A beveled or sloped edge connecting two surfaces, typically used in mechanical engineering to smooth a sharp corner.

Etymology

Originating from the Middle French word 'chanfrein', the term initially referred to the piece of armor protecting a horse's head, later evolving in English to describe a beveled edge on a surface.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a specific 0.5 mm adjustment to the manual transmission's shift interlock, highlighting how small engineering refinements improve gear shifting performance.

The Toyota GR86 has been updated again… with a tweak as small as 0.5 mm

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