<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the inclination that one line or surface makes with another when not at right angles.</li><li>a surface that does not form a right angle with adjacent surfaces.</li><li>(of a lock bolt) the oblique end that hits the strike plate.</li><li>(of a lock with a beveled bolt) the side facing in the same direction as the bevel at the end of the bolt.</li><li>bevel square: an adjustable instrument for drawing angles or adjusting the surface of work to a particular inclination.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to cut or slant at a bevel: to bevel an edge to prevent splintering.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>oblique; sloping; slanted.</li></ul>