kerf
The word “kerf” has 1 syllable: kerf
It's pronounced as /kɜrf/
What is synonym and antonym for kerf?
In the thesaurus, “kerf” has 6 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for kerf along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for kerf
- chip
- groove
- indent
- laceration
- slit
- wound
Meanings of kerf
- noun
- The act of cutting or carving something; a stroke or slice.
- The groove or slit created by cutting or sawing something; an incision.
- The distance between diverging saw teeth.
- The flattened, cut-off end of a branch or tree; a stump or sawn-off cross-section.
- The portion or quantity (e.g. of hay, turf, wool, etc.) cut off in a given stroke.
- verb
- To cut a piece of wood or other material with several kerfs to allow it to be bent.
Example Sentences
- The woodworker adjusted the blade to create a precise kerf in the timber.
- After sawing through the log, he examined the kerf to ensure it was straight and clean.
- The metalworker used a specialized tool to widen the kerf in the sheet metal.
- In carpentry, a properly measured kerf ensures a snug fit for joints.
- The saw blade left a narrow kerf as it sliced through the plywood.
On this page you'll find 6 synonyms or another words to kerf, such as: chip, groove, indent, laceration, slit, wound.
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