Definition of kerfnext
as in chip
a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface with a handsaw I made a kerf in the board to mark where I needed to cut

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Recent Examples of kerf 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
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Noun
  • Arista’s role in the AI infrastructure boom is in providing the Ethernet switching technology that connects powerful chips together.
    Kristina Partsinevelos,Ari Levy, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Demand for the minerals needed for everything from smartphones to computer chips and batteries is sky high, but mining has always struggled with uncertainty about the true nature of underground discoveries.
    Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Luciana wore a strapless black dress with a slit in the back, black heels, and chandelier earrings, while Matt wore a gray suit for the occasion.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The sleeveless top has a roomy silhouette with side slits, while the pants are slightly flared and cropped above the ankle.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Afterward, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush to remove grooves.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
  • With Carlton, newcomer Aaliyah Crump and sophomore guard Jordan Lee — who's showing signs of getting her offensive groove back — settling into solid support roles, the Horns still have the overall look of a group ready to make a return to the Final Four.
    Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Named for the thumb-sized indent in the center, these cookies are a holiday standard.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
  • An iridescent bronze defines the upper for the All-Star edition, while its indents are shaped like stars.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026

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“Kerf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerf. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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