| 释义 |
be·zel
I. noun
or be·zil \ˈbēzəl, ˈbez-\
(-s)
Etymology: probably from a dial form of French biseau, perhaps from Latin bis twice — more at bis
1. : a sloping edge or face especially on a cutting tool — called also basil
2. also biz·el \ˈbizəl\
a. : the top part of a ring that may be a flat table or hold a gem, bear an intaglio, or have some other ornamentation
b. : the oblique side or face of a cut gem; specifically : the upper faceted portion of a brilliant projecting from the setting between the table and the girdle : crown — compare pavilion; see brilliant illustration
c. : the grooved rim that holds the crystal on a watch
d. : a similar rim that holds a glass or plastic covering (as on a clock dial or headlight)
II. transitive verb
or be·zil \“\
(bezeled or bezelled or beziled or bezilled ; bezeled or bezelled or beziled or bezilled ; bezeling or bezelling or beziling or bezilling \-z(ə)liŋ\ ; bezels or bezils)
: to form the edge of to an angle : bevel |