Associations to the word «Kerf»

Wiktionary

KERF, noun. The groove or slit created by cutting a workpiece; an incision.
KERF, noun. The width of the groove made while cutting.
KERF, noun. Distance between diverging saw teeth
KERF, verb. To cut a piece of wood or other material with several kerfs to allow it to be bent.

Wise words

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