bezel

Meanings

• A decorative border encircling an object, such as a watch face, a painting, or a photograph.

  - "The gold bezel of the watch is inlaid with precious stones."
  - "The ornate bezel of the painting is carved with intricate designs."
  - "The simple silver bezel of the photograph adds a classic touch."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɛz.əl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5135773"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bezel
bezel , drizzle , frazzle , jingle , prattle , rattle , trickle , wobble , zizzle

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Homophones

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1. Bezel () : A decorative border encircling an object.
   

2. Bezel (German) : A type of stone or rock used as a building material.
   

3. Bezel (English) : A person or thing that surrounds or encloses something else.
   

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Variants

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bezel , bezels

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Forms

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'bezel' meaning 'edge' or 'border'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'bezel' comes from the Old French word 'bezel', which means 'edge' or 'border'?

2. Did you know that the bezel of a watch not only adds to the aesthetic appeal of the watch but also serves a practical purpose by protecting the dial of the watch from scratches and other damages?

3. Did you know that in ancient Egypt, jewelry with bezel settings were not only used as decorative items but also as symbols of wealth and status?

4. Did you know that in the field of gemology, the term 'bezel' is also used to refer to the border or the rim of a setting in which a gemstone or a pearl is mounted or set?

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1. Mounting:

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Culture

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In various cultures, a bezel can hold significant meaning. For instance, in ancient Egypt, jewelry with bezel settings were used to signify wealth and status. In Hinduism, the bezel of a sacred image or idol is considered the border that separates the divine from the mundane.

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