ETYM C. French biveau, earlier buveau, Spanish baivel; of unknown origin. Related to Bevile.
1. A hand tool consisting of two rules that are hinged together so one can draw or measure angles of any size; SYN. bevel square.
2. Two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees; SYN. cant, camfer.

The surface formed by cutting away the angle on a piece of wood or stone; a bevel.