1. the sloped or angled edge of a cutting tool, such as a chisel or plane blade, formed by grinding or sharpening.
Usage: woodworking and tool-making term; also spelled 'bevel' in modern usage
2. a groove or channel cut at an angle, especially in metalwork or stonework.
Usage: archaic or specialized usage

Examples

• The carpenter sharpened the chisel to create a sharp bezil on the blade.
• A proper bezil on a plane iron ensures clean, smooth cuts through wood.
• The stoneworker cut a bezil along the edge of the marble block for decoration.
• Without a correct bezil angle, the cutting tool will not perform efficiently.