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Recent Examples of kerf
Make the first pass on all four posts, adjust the saw’s fence, and then make additional passes until the kerfs are formed.
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Paul Steiner, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
Next, cut kerfs for the splines in the corner posts and side pieces.
—Paul Steiner, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
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
Begin by ripping and crosscutting the shelves, the sides, the bottom and the top panel from red-oak plywood with a 40-tooth thin-kerf blade in a circular saw.
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Sep. 2020
The thin-kerf chain (its teeth are 3/32-inch wide) zips through each cut with smoothness and precision.
—Roy Berendson, Popular Mechanics, 18 Mar. 2020
Paul Steiner, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
Next, cut kerfs for the splines in the corner posts and side pieces.
—Paul Steiner, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
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
Begin by ripping and crosscutting the shelves, the sides, the bottom and the top panel from red-oak plywood with a 40-tooth thin-kerf blade in a circular saw.
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Sep. 2020
The thin-kerf chain (its teeth are 3/32-inch wide) zips through each cut with smoothness and precision.
—Roy Berendson, Popular Mechanics, 18 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kerf
Noun
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Serve with broken cannoli shells as crispy chips and dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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They are usually packaged and include items such as chips, energy bars, and protein powder.—
Korin Miller,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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All eyes were on Hudson, who wore a sparkly silver cutout dress that had a sequin bra top and skirt with a high slit and long train.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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This semi-sheer sarong has such a breezy look and feel, with a maxi length and full-leg slit for some tasteful va-va-voom.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Already the money was spinning and Gerrard, layered in local clothing for National Day, was very much in the groove.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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When that sheet was pressed against sections of wet ice, the nanoparticles drew the liquid water up into the grooves, creating suction that pulled the material down into contact with the underlying solid ice within just 1.5 milliseconds.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Just a few years ago, ADL found that 30 antisemitic indents nationwide were tied to Kanye’s 2022 antisemitic rants.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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Use that old toothbrush for scrubbing tight corners, grout, and other indents or details.—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Kerf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerf. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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