Bezel — might refer to:*Jay Bezel, an American rapper *a , the rim which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object in the cavity in which it is set … Wikipedia

bezel — [bez′əl] n. [< MFr * besel (> Fr biseau) < ? OFr biais,BIAS] 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 3. a) the groove and… … English World dictionary

Bezel — Bez el (b[e^]z [e^]l), n. [From an old form of F. biseau sloping edge, prob. fr. L. bis double. See {Bi }.] The rim which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

bezel — ● bezel nom masculin Facette en losange d un diamant taillé en brillant, alternant avec les coins … Encyclopédie Universelle

bezel — (n.) 1610s, sloping edge, also groove in which a stone is set, from O.Fr. *besel (13c.; Mod.Fr. biseau), cognate with Sp. bisel; of uncertain origin, perhaps lit. a stone with two angles, from V.L. *bis alus, from bis twice + ala wing, side.… … Etymology dictionary

bezel — noun Etymology: probably from dialect form of French biseau bezel, from Middle French Date: 1611 1. a rim that holds a transparent covering (as on a watch, clock, or headlight) or that is rotatable and has special markings (as on a watch) 2. the… … New Collegiate Dictionary

bezel — The crimped edge of metal that secures the glass face to an instrument. A bezel can be either decorative or functional. Some bezels are threaded and secure switches and control buttons to the dash, console, or steering column … Dictionary of automotive terms

bezel — /bez euhl/, n. 1. Also, basil. the diagonal face at the end of the blade of a chisel, or the like, leading to the edge. 2. Jewelry. a. that part of a ring, bracelet, etc., to which gems are attached. b. crown (def. 27). 3. a grooved ring or rim… … Universalium

bezel — noun /ˈbɛz.əl/ a) The sloping edge or face on a cutting tool b) The oblique side or face of a cut gem; especially the upper faceted portion of a brilliant (diamond), which projects from its setting … Wiktionary

bezel — n. sloping edge of a blade; grooved rime that holds a precious stone or watch crystal in place … English contemporary dictionary

bezel — A bevel on the edge of a cutting tool, such as a chisel. Or, a thin wall or rim of metal that anchors a gemstone in place. Also see jewelry … Glossary of Art Terms

bezel — [ bɛz(ə)l] noun a grooved ring holding the cover of a watch face or other instrument in position.



a groove holding the crystal of a watch or the stone of a gem in its setting. Origin C16: from OFr., of unknown origin … English new terms dictionary

bezel — be·zel … English syllables

bezel — bez•el [[t]ˈbɛz əl[/t]] n. 1) bui the diagonal face at the end of the blade of a chisel 2) jew crown 17) 3) jew a grooved ring or rim holding a gem, watch crystal, etc., in its setting • Etymology: 1605–15 … From formal English to slang

bezel — n. a threaded collar commonly used to secure certain cylinder or lock assemblies … Locksmith dictionary

bezel — /ˈbɛzəl / (say bezuhl) noun 1. a sloping face or edge of a chisel or other cutting tool. 2. the upper oblique faces of a brilliant cut gem. 3. the grooved ring or rim holding a gem or watch crystal in its setting. {probably from French, from… … Australian English dictionary