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Hypotenuse vs Bevel - What's the difference?

hypotenuse | bevel |

As nouns the difference between hypotenuse and bevel

is that hypotenuse is hypotenuse (the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle) while bevel is an edge that is canted, one that is not a 90 degree angle.

As a verb bevel is

to give a canted edge to a surface.

As an adjective bevel is

having the slant of a bevel; slanting.

hypotenuse

English

Alternative forms

* hypothenuse

Noun

(en noun)
  • (geometry) The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.

    • See also

    * cathetus

    bevel

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90 degree angle.
    • to give a bevel to the edge of a table or a stone slab
  • An instrument consisting of two rules or arms, jointed together at one end, and opening to any angle, for adjusting the surfaces of work to the same or a given inclination; a bevel square.
    • (Gwilt)

    Verb

  • To give a canted edge to a surface.

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having the slant of a bevel; slanting.
    • a bevel angle
  • Morally distorted; not upright.
  • * Shakespeare
    • I may be straight, though they themselves be bevel .

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