kerf

The word “kerf” has 1 syllable: kerf

It's pronounced as /kɜrf/

What is synonym and antonym for kerf?

In the thesaurus, “kerf” has 42 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for kerf along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for kerf

noun
1. The act of cutting or carving something; a stroke or slice.
2. The groove or slit created by cutting or sawing something; an incision.
3. The distance between diverging saw teeth.
4. The flattened, cut-off end of a branch or tree; a stump or sawn-off cross-section.
5. The portion or quantity (e.g. of hay, turf, wool, etc.) cut off in a given stroke.
verb
1. To cut a piece of wood or other material with several kerfs to allow it to be bent.

The woodworker adjusted the blade to create a precise kerf in the timber.
After sawing through the log, he examined the kerf to ensure it was straight and clean.
The metalworker used a specialized tool to widen the kerf in the sheet metal.
In carpentry, a properly measured kerf ensures a snug fit for joints.
The saw blade left a narrow kerf as it sliced through the plywood.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms or another words to kerf, such as: carving, chip, chop, cleavage, cleft, dissection, fissure.

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