Thesaurus results for KERF

kerf

noun

ˈkərf

Definition of kerf

as in chip

a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface with a handsaw I made a kerf in the board to mark where I needed to cut

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Recent Examples of kerf Mark the kerf on the end grain of a post. — Paul Steiner, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023 This reduces bowing and creates a thinner kerf, making pull saws ideal for joints and other fine woodwork. — Pierre Tardif, WSJ, 3 June 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kerf

Noun

Intel’s Lip-Bu Tan, who met Modi last December, also signed up as a prospective buyer for chips made by Tata Electronics.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 July 2026
Bring along a bag of your favorite chips for dipping and enjoy!

— Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of chip

Noun

The skirt’s front slit detail looks polished, while allowing for easy movement and extra breathability.

— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Definition of slit

Noun

That said, Chicagoland has been a great track for multiple lanes of racing, and the Next Gen car loves having extra grooves to work with.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Wall Street heads into the first full week of July trading with interest rates in mind, as the summary of the Federal Reserve’s meeting last month push yields higher and throw of stocks’ groove.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 July 2026