bezel

The definition of a bezel is a slanted or sloping surface, or the rim holding a gem or watch crystal.

(noun)

See bezel in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a sloping surface, as the cutting edge of a chisel
the slanting faces of the upper part of a cut gem, esp. a brilliant; also, this part of a gem
1. the groove and flange holding a gem, watch crystal, etc. in place
2. a rotatable rim on a watch or clock, that can be moved to indicate certain kinds of data: an elapsed-time bezel

Origin: < MFr *besel (> Fr biseau) < ? OFr biais, bias

See bezel in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A slanting surface or bevel on the edge of a cutting tool, such as a chisel.
The upper, faceted portion of a cut gem, above the girdle and below the table.
A groove or flange designed to hold a beveled edge, as of a watch crystal or a gem.

Origin:

Origin: Probably French dialectal

Origin: ; akin to French biseau

Origin: , from bis, two times

Origin: , from Latin; see dwo- in Indo-European roots

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