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bezel Definition

bezel (bezəl)

noun

  1. a sloping surface, as the cutting edge of a chisel
  2. 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

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

bezel Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • rotate: His an internal rotating bezel operated by the crown at 10.
  • have: It has an internal fixed bezel giving a two tier effect to the dial.
  • turn: Slide rule engine turned bezel with matching engine turned crown.
  • remove: The clock is shown here with glass bezel removed for clarity.

Preposition: with

  • rider: Has a sturdy uni directional ratchet operated rotating bezel with riders at the primary number positions.

Adjective modifier

  • serrated: Adding to the retro look, it has a fixed serrated, coin edge bezel.
  • inner: Uncluttered and minimalist 12 hour scale printed on the inner bezel.
  • fixed: Sixty minute markers printed on angled fixed internal bezel giving a three dimensional effect to the dial.
  • front: Toward the bottom of the front bezel is what looks like a mouth.
  • thin: It is available in ivory or black, with a thin bezel for good quality stacking.
  • narrow: The screen features a narrow bezel that yields a screen depth of just 89mm.

Modifies a noun

  • insert: The indices are machined directly into the bezel without the use of bezel inserts, which can corrode or come loose at deep depths.
  • ring: Prices are: Blue panel lens & chrome bezel ring - £ 2.75 each.
  • design: Front bezel design available for placing speaker or other computer accessories.

Noun used with modifier

  • chrome: Above plus chrome panel bezel, Edison screw bulb & bulb holder - £ 4.00 each.
  • aluminum: After removal of the aluminum bezel the ' glass ' will fall out revealing the dial face and needle.
  • steel: The holder is made from stainless steel with a chromed steel bezel.
  • front: Ideal for providing a frontal ' port ' to your fans by fitting in to the plastic front bezel of your case.
  • slide: The rotating slide rule bezel is bi directional and and non ratchet.
  • drive: Push up on the hard drive bezel to secure the hard drive in the bay.

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