CultureAugust 25, 2026
chamfered
CHAM-ferd
Definition
Having edges that have been beveled or cut at a 45-degree angle to create a smooth, angled transition.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'chanfrein' or 'chamfrain,' likely related to the Latin 'camurus' meaning curved, referring to the angled cut made on the edge of a material.
In the news
In the article, the watch's movement components are described as having chamfered bevels, highlighting the hand-finished quality and attention to detail in the watch's internal mechanics.
A World in Platinum: The Andersen Genève Communication 45 and the Art of the Worldtimer
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