noun, verb — 3 senses
UK /ˈt͡ʃæm.fə/ · CA, US /ˈt͡ʃæm.fɚ/
Etymology Back-formation from chamfering, from Middle French chanfrain, from Middle French, Old French chanfraindre, possibly a compound of chant (“corner”), from Latin canthus (of either Celtic or Latin origin) + fraindre (“to break”), from frangō (“to break”).
An obtuse-angled relief or cut at an edge added for a finished appearance and to break sharp edges.
Etymology Back-formation from chamfering, from Middle French chanfrain, from Middle French, Old French chanfraindre, possibly a compound of chant (“corner”), from Latin canthus (of either Celtic or Latin origin) + fraindre (“to break”), from frangō (“to break”).
To cut off the edge or corner of something.
To cut a groove in something.
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