The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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 — ● 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 setting — The earliest method of setting gemstones into jewelry was the technique known as bezel setting. The bezel is simply a band of metal which is shaped into the size and shape of the gem and then soldered into place on the metal of the jewelry. The… … Wikipedia
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
