Bezel (noun)
be-zuhl
The diagonal face at the end of the blade of a chisel, or the like, leading to the edge.
that part of a ring, bracelet, etc., to which gems are attached.
First recorded in 1605–15; origin obscure; probably akin to French biseau bevel, chamfer
Example sentences
“She carefully manoeuvred the diamond into the bezel with the tweezers. ”
Praetorian (adj) (noun) pri-taw-ree-un of or relating to a praetor (a magistrate in the Roman republic). a soldier of the Praetorian Guard (Roman imperial army) First recorded in 1375–1425; late…
