1. the slanted edges around a gemstone that hold it in place in a setting
Usage: jewelry
2. the rim or frame around a watch face, dial, or similar circular object
3. the angled surface of a cutting tool
Usage: technical

Examples

• The diamond’s bezels were carefully polished to maximize light reflection.
• She rotated the watch’s bezel to set the timer.
• The jeweler examined the bezels holding the emerald in place.
• Modern smartwatches often have rotating bezels for navigation.
• The craftsman sharpened the chisel’s bezels for precise cutting.
• The bezels on her engagement ring caught the sunlight beautifully.