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bezel

 

[ ˈbɛzəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

watch

The bezel is the ring surrounding the watch face, often used for tracking time intervals or as a decorative element.

Synonyms

border, rim, ring

Examples of usage

  • The bezel on this watch can be rotated to track elapsed time.
  • She admired the intricate design of the watch's bezel.
Context #2 | Noun

electronics

In electronics, a bezel refers to the frame around a screen or display panel.

Synonyms

border, enclosure, frame

Examples of usage

  • The thin bezel of the new TV creates a sleek and modern look.
  • The laptop's bezel was designed to minimize distractions while using the screen.

Translations

Translations of the word "bezel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 luneta

🇮🇳 बेज़ेल

🇩🇪 Lünette

🇮🇩 bingkai

🇺🇦 безель

🇵🇱 ramka

🇯🇵 ベゼル

🇫🇷 lunette

🇪🇸 bisel

🇹🇷 çerçeve

🇰🇷 베젤

🇸🇦 إطار

🇨🇿 rámeček

🇸🇰 rámček

🇨🇳 表圈

🇸🇮 okvir

🇮🇸 rammi

🇰🇿 жиек

🇬🇪 ჩარჩო

🇦🇿 çərçivə

🇲🇽 bisel

Etymology

The word 'bezel' originated from the Old French word 'besel', meaning 'groove' or 'rim'. It first appeared in English in the 17th century. Over time, the term evolved to be used in various fields such as watchmaking, electronics, and jewelry.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,259 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.