nounπShareThe act of cutting or carving something; a stroke or slice."The woodworker carefully examined the kerfs he made in the board, ensuring they were straight and even. "actionprocesstechnicalindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe groove or slit created by cutting or sawing something; an incision."The carpenter used a saw to create several kerfs in the wood before assembling the shelves. "technicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe distance between diverging saw teeth."The woodworker carefully measured the kerfs of the saw blade to determine the exact width of the cuts it would make. "technicalpartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe flattened, cut-off end of a branch or tree; a stump or sawn-off cross-section."The woodworker carefully sanded the kerfs on the table legs to make them smooth and even. "partmaterialnatureenvironmentplantstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe portion or quantity (e.g. of hay, turf, wool, etc.) cut off in a given stroke."The farmer examined the evenness of the kerfs of hay cut by the new mower, ensuring a uniform harvest. "agriculturematerialamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
