1. A grooved rim or mounting that holds a glass or gem in place
   "The watch crystal is secured by a stainless steel bezel"
    
2. The frame or border around a screen, panel, or similar device
   "Smartphones are trending toward smaller bezels for larger screen areas"
    
3. The sloping edge or rim of a cut gem
   "The diamond's bezel caught the light beautifully"
    
4. A sloping edge on a cutting tool
   "The jeweller carefully shaped the bezel of the diamond-cutting tool"

Derived forms: bezels

Type of: edge

Encyclopedia: Bezel